Oso Ighodaro started Marquette men’s basketball’s game against Villanova by catching a pass from Tyler Kolek and slamming the ball down for an alley-oop. He and Kolek did that same play two more times in the first three minutes. Those three dunks set the tone for what turned into an 87-74 No. 17 Golden Eagles win over the Wildcats Monday afternoon. Here’s three takeaways from … [Read more...] about MUBB-Villanova takeaways: Golden Eagle stars need to perform, paint points are crucial, Lowery is a spark
No. 11 Marquette needs to end its recent decline after second straight loss
Shaka Smart sat at the podium inside the Fiserv Forum press conference room Wednesday night, minutes after No. 11 Marquette men’s basketball’s 69-62 loss to Butler. His head hung low and his voice had a toneless solemnity to it. “A really, really strange and disappointing game,” he said. As Smart came to grips with the fact his team lost two straight games for the first time … [Read more...] about No. 11 Marquette needs to end its recent decline after second straight loss
Plugged-in: Men’s basketball wanes, women’s basketball shines
Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. Men’s Basketball in a Downward Spiral No. 11 Marquette has lost two straight games for the first time since March 2022, and its bench has been depleted with the injuries of sophomore guards Chase Ross and Sean Jones. The Golden Eagles (11-5, … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Men’s basketball wanes, women’s basketball shines
No. 23 Golden Eagles remain undefeated at home after 78-47 win over DePaul
Liza Karlen was heartily welcomed back to the Al McGuire Center after scoring her 1,00th point in No. 23 Marquette women’s basketball’s win over Seton Hall Tuesday with a pre-game autographed ball and a photo with head coach Megan Duffy. After the celebration, the senior forward put up a game-high 19 points in the Golden Eagles’ (15-2, 4-2 Big East) 78-47 victory over DePaul … [Read more...] about No. 23 Golden Eagles remain undefeated at home after 78-47 win over DePaul
Sean Jones suffered season-ending injury in loss to Butler
Sophomore guard Sean Jones suffered an ACL tear in Marquette men’s basketball’s 67-62 loss to Butler Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season, the program announced Thursday evening. Marquette guard Sean Jones will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season after suffering a right knee injury (ACL) Wednesday night against Butler. Surgery is planned for the coming … [Read more...] about Sean Jones suffered season-ending injury in loss to Butler