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Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
CBI - First Round - Game 2 (win) at CBI - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

The Marquette bench, left to right, Tyler Kolek, Stevie Mitchell and Sean Jones celebrate in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Vermont in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
March Madness: Jones, Marquette roll over Vermont 78-61

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2023 05:20 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference Tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. Marquette won 72-70. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/10/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 03:24 PM EST

St. John's Esahia Nyiwe passes around Marquette's Stevie Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Kam Jones scores 23 as No. 6 Marquette edges St. John's

By Steve Megargee Mar. 04, 2023 04:41 PM EST

Marquette's Sean Jones drives to the basket against DePaul's Nick Ongenda during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fast start helps No. 10 Marquette defeat DePaul 90-84

By Steve Megargee Feb. 25, 2023 10:04 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart signals his team as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 10 Marquette survives wild finish, beats No. 19 Bluejays

By Eric Olson Feb. 21, 2023 11:18 PM EST

Creighton fans, from left, London Kolb, Camdyn Frederes, Cohen Henry and Robert Hutchinson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, watch Creighton warm up before playing against Marquette during an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Creighton Bluejays 2/21/2023

Feb. 21, 2023 08:24 PM EST

Marquette's David Joplin (23) gestures after making a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
No. 11 Marquette rallies late to edge No. 16 Xavier 69-68

By Steve Megargee Feb. 15, 2023 09:41 PM EST

Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) goes to the basket against Georgetown forward Akok Akok, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Washington. Marquette won 89-75. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 10 Marquette beats Georgetown 89-75, takes Big East lead

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 11, 2023 02:20 PM EST

Marquette's Tyler Kolek looks to pass around Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Marquette beats Villanova 73-64, wins 4th straight

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2023 11:12 PM EST

Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) dunks over DePaul's Yor Anei during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Joplin makes 8 3s, No. 16 Marquette beats DePaul 89-69

By Patrick Rose Jan. 28, 2023 04:12 PM EST

Providence's Bryce Hopkins tries to drive between Marquette's Tyler Kolek, left, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Milwaukee. Marquette won 83-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75

By Rich Rovito Jan. 18, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Marquette's Stevie Mitchell has a shot blocked by Connecticut's Joey Calcaterra during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 25 Marquette tops No. 6 UConn 82-76 for 5th straight win

By Steve Megargee Jan. 11, 2023 09:29 PM EST

Jones, Ighodaro lead Marquette over Notre Dame 79-64

Dec. 11, 2022 06:24 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kam Jones scored 25 points, Oso Ighodaro added a double-double and Marquette breezed to a 79-64 victory over Notre Dame on Sunday. ...

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Milwaukee. Wisconsin won 80-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Hepburn paces Wisconsin to 80-77 OT win over Marquette

Dec. 03, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Marquette's Chase Ross reacts after his dunk during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Marquette's defense overwhelms No. 6 Baylor in 96-70 win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EST

Marquette wins third-place game at Fort Myers Tip-Off

Nov. 23, 2022 08:10 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Kam Jones scored 19 points, Tyler Kolek added 14 points with six assists and Marquette beat Georgia Tech 84-60 on Wednesday night for third...

Mississippi St holds off Marquette, 58-55 in Fort Myers win

Nov. 21, 2022 11:21 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dashawn Davis hit a pair of free throws with three seconds left to help Mississippi State hold off Marquette, 58-55 Monday night in the...

Purdue goes to 3-0 sinking Marquette down the stretch 75-70

Nov. 15, 2022 11:30 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edy scored 20 points and had 13 rebounds, Braden Smith scored 20 and Purdue overtook Marquette for a 75-70 win on Tuesday night. ...