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Greska: A new perspective to National Marquette Day

For 11 excruciating hours last week, Marquette basketball was the furthest thing from my mind. Coming from a guy who’s spent just under 67 total days on the Marquette blog MUScoop.com since November of 2009, that’s saying something. Sitting beside my wife as she labored through life’s most difficult challenge, all I wanted to do […]

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Photo Gallery: Marquette vs. Xavier

Re-live some of the best moments from Marquette’s victory against Xavier on National Marquette Day. Be sure to click on the images to see them in full size. All photos by Anthony Giacomino.

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Golden Eagles handle Xavier, 81-72, on National Marquette Day

Despite allowing Xavier to shoot almost 55 percent, Marquette was able to get a huge win over the Musketeers on National Marquette Day, 81-72. Xavier shot 54.2 percent for the game, but couldn’t get key stops when it needed to. Marquette forced 19 turnovers, while only committing five of its own. Xavier went on a […]

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Marquette needs strong start to the stretch run

Forget the “must-win situations.” Forget the “biggest game of the year” clichés. This afternoon’s matchup against Xavier is important for the lone reason in that it sets up the rest of Marquette’s season. Wins last week against 2-11 Butler and 4-8 Seton Hall were necessary to keep the Golden Eagles afloat and in the conversation […]

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How Derrick Wilson can best help Marquette

Derrick Wilson pretty much knows how teams are going to play him on a given night. The 6-foot-1 junior has made one 3-pointer in 12 attempts this year, gets to the free throw line just 2.5 times per game and, despite a quick first step, hasn’t shown a consistent move to reach the basket in […]

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Buzz Williams finally figuring out his team

Part of Buzz Williams’ annual schtick has been to let reporters know his teams, for lack of a better word, suck. Nearly one year ago Williams told reporters “we’re not a good team” after his Golden Eagles scored 89 points in a win against DePaul to move them to 8-2 in the Big East. Four […]

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