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At least the defense was impressive again. Despite another ugly offensive performance and a late surge from the Wildcats, Marquette improved to 3-1 with a 58-53 win over New Hampshire. The Golden Eagles shot just 32.7 percent from the field, two games removed from tallying 114 in a win over Grambling State. They did shoot […]

With an atrocious performance on the offensive end, Marquette was blown out by Ohio State, 52-35, Saturday afternoon. The 35 points were the worst under coach Buzz Williams, a game after scoring 114 points against Grambling State. The previous low was 38 points in the Elite Eight loss to Syracuse last year. The 35 points […]

Grambling State’s long run of misery was not about to end Tuesday night as Marquette handled the Tigers 114-71 in its final game before No. 10 Ohio State comes to town Saturday. It was the first time Marquette has broken the century mark since a 101-77 win over Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 21, 2010. […]

Fifty three. That’s the total number of fouls and free throws Marquette attempted in its 63-56 win over Southern Friday night. Get used to it. Thanks to an emphasis on “opening up the game,” the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel made it a point of emphasis for officials to start calling games tighter this season. […]