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This program headed in an entirely new direction when Shaka Smart came to town back in 2021. The Madison native was back in his home state after struggling out at Texas and had an instant impact, taking the Golden Eagles to four straight trips to the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 11

Jovan Milicevic, Xavier advance past Marquette in Big East 10-7 upset

NEW YORK -- Jovan Milicevic scored 21 points and hit the tiebreaking layup with 1:14 remaining as 10th-seeded Xavier outlasted seventh-seeded Marquette for an 89-87 victory in the opening round of the Big East tournament on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 7

No. 4 UConn Huskies Suffer Crippling Loss To Marquette Golden Eagles

There are losses that sting. Then some losses haunt you in the shower three weeks later. UConn’s 68-62 defeat at Marquette on Saturday falls into the second category, and not just because the Huskies let a share of a record 12th Big East title slip through their fingers.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

Marquette plays spoiler by holding off No. 4 UConn

Ben Gold prevented Silas DeMary Jr. from hitting a game-tying basket with two seconds remaining and Marquette ended a difficult regular season by holding on for a 68-62 victory over No.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 28

After rare road win, Marquette returns home to face DePaul

Coming off its first road win of the season, Marquette returns home to host rival DePaul in Big East Conference play Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles (10-18, 5-12 Big East) avoided a season with zero victories away from home, including both true road and neutral-site battles, with a 76-60 win at Georgetown on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 24

Marquette snaps 3-game skid, tops Georgetown to split season series

Nigel James Jr. scored 20 points as Marquette snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Georgetown 76-60 on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. Adrien Stevens added 16 points while Chase Ross had 14 as Marquette (10-18, 5-12 Big East) won its ninth straight game at Georgetown, a streak that started Feb.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

Jovan Milicevic, Xavier fend off Marquette's comeback attempt

Jovan Milicevic had 23 points and Filip Borovicanin added 15 points and 11 rebounds to help Xavier hold off a furious rally from Marquette to post a 96-88 win in Big East play Saturday in Cincinnati.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 10

In 4th straight win, Villanova's late surge sinks Marquette

Tyler Perkins scored 22 points and Villanova closed on an 11-2 run to defeat visiting Marquette 77-74 on Tuesday. Acaden Lewis contributed 15 points, while Matt Hodge added 13 for the Wildcats (19-5, 10-3 Big East), who posted their fourth straight win.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 6

Marquette, Butler seek to turn fortunes around in Big East battle

While little has gone right for Marquette this season, it has found some success on its home court of late. The Golden Eagles (8-15, 3-9 Big East) hope that carries over into Saturday's game against Butler in Milwaukee.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 26

Marquette seeks boost from home cooking in clash vs. Creighton

Struggling Marquette will hope to continue its strong play at home when it hosts Creighton in a Big East matchup on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles (7-14, 2-8 Big East), who have recorded all seven of their wins at home, dropped an 87-76 decision at Butler on Friday.

College Basketball News / Creighton Bluejays On SI / January 25

Bluejays Fly to Milwaukee for Battle With the Golden Eagles

Creighton enters Milwaukee looking to build on its strong start in Big East play on Tuesday, while Marquette aims to flip the script on a challenging season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

Marquette capitalizes on Providence fouls in 105-104 OT win

Nigel James Jr. scored a career-high 38 points along with eight assists to lead Marquette to a thrilling 105-104 overtime victory against visiting Providence on Monday in Milwaukee.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 18

Marquette, Providence bid to climb out of Big East basement

Looking to end another three-game losing skid, Marquette welcomes Providence to Milwaukee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a battle of two teams in the bottom four of the Big East standings.

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College Basketball News / Rumble In The Garden / January 13

St. John’s men’s basketball takes care of business in blowout over Marquette

There was no tension inside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, which was exactly how St. John’s had hoped their matchup against last-place Marquette would ensue.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 7

Marquette barely holds off Xavier's late charge

Royce Parham scored 14 points and three other Golden Eagles scored in double figures to lead Marquette to a nail-biting 66-65 win over Xavier on Wednesday night in Milwaukee.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 30

Seton Hall uses game-ending run to escape Marquette

Stephon Payne had 14 points and a career-high 22 rebounds and Seton Hall closed the game on a 13-0 run to down Marquette 79-73 Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16

Marquette eager to find range vs. Georgetown

Marquette will be looking to rediscover its shooting touch when it hosts Georgetown on Wednesday night in Milwaukee in the Big East opener for each team.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 13

3 Thoughts From No. 6 Purdue's 79-59 Win Over Marquette

Purdue and Marquette have traditionally had some tough battles on the basketball court over the years, but that wasn't the case on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Boilermakers handled the Golden Eagles without much trouble, cruising to a 79-59 win at Mackey Arena.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 12