It was an up and down week for Marquette men’s basketball, who checks in at No. 11 in the latest AP Poll — down two spots from last week. It’s the first time since mid-November that the Golden Eagles haven’t been in the top 10. Here are my thoughts from the Golden Eagles’ 1-1 week: Let’s talk about the slow starts This may be the most obvious takeaway I have written about in my … [Read more...] about Baltz’s Book: Slow starts beginning to catch up with MU, missed free throws prove costly and breaking down the big week ahead
Villanova downs Marquette 65-53 behind a strong second quarter
Villanova (12-10, 6-4 Big East) beats Marquette (14-7, 6-4 Big East) after building a 38-26 halftime lead and holding the Golden Eagles scoreless from behind the arc. Three Point Shooting It’s almost been a full year since Marquette hasn’t connected on a 3-pointer in a contest. The last time that happened was last season against Georgetown in an eventual 52-38 win. Sunday, an … [Read more...] about Villanova downs Marquette 65-53 behind a strong second quarter
Ball’s career-high 25 points help No. 25 UConn hand No. 9 Marquette its second loss of conference play, 77-69
On a day full of anticipation, the most important day of the year for Marquette men’s basketball, the final feeling was one that had not been felt in just under seven years. Not since their 77-75 loss to Providence on Feb. 3, 2018 had the Golden Eagles lost on National Marquette Day. But that all changed Saturday evening, as No. 25 UConn (16-6, 8-3 Big East) downed No. 9 … [Read more...] about Ball’s career-high 25 points help No. 25 UConn hand No. 9 Marquette its second loss of conference play, 77-69
PREVIEW: No. 9 Marquette welcomes No. 25 UConn for National Marquette Day
Almost a year ago, a sea of more than 17,000 blue and gold-dressed faithful dawned the bowl of Fiserv Forum — all in attendance for a celebration created to energize Golden Eagle students and alumni alike: National Marquette Day. The last time the Golden Eagles lost on this festive day was in 2018. On Saturday, the No. 25 UConn Huskies (15-6, 7-3 Big East) will have to keep … [Read more...] about PREVIEW: No. 9 Marquette welcomes No. 25 UConn for National Marquette Day
Second half teams aren’t national champions
A second-half comeback is thrilling to watch, but constantly leaning on the hope of one isn’t something fans or players should settle for. The narrative of being a second-half team isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it does create a standard that allows motivation to fluctuate when it should remain steady. With March Madness right around the corner, waiting for a second half … [Read more...] about Second half teams aren’t national champions