Greska: What’s at stake for MU vs. Wisconsin?
If you told me I could lay a C-note on Marquette to beat Wisconsin, I’d check my wallet to make sure you didn’t just rob me. If you told me I could lay a C-note on Marquette to beat Wisconsin and I’d get the 10-point spread Vegas is giving, I would laugh and tell you I’d […]
Know Thy Enemy: Wisconsin
Alright, alright, alright! After the twin debacles against UN-O and NJIT, many thought Marquette was dead in the water. A third place finish in the Orlando Classic is a lot better than what most fans were expecting. Marquette used quickness, defensive pressure, and surprisingly effective shooting to beat two Power 5 squads in Georgia Tech […]
Postgame Comments: Marquette 67, Tennessee 59
Marquette trailed early before taking control of the game with strong shooting and frequent trips to the free throw line. The 67-59 victory earned MU third place in the Orlando Classic, finishing behind champion Kansas and runner-up Michigan State. Coach Wojciechowski called timeout with 11:57 remaining in the first half and his team trailing 17-6. […]
Michigan State 79, MU 68: Postgame Comments
Michigan State used a barrage of three-pointers to beat Marquette 79-68 in a semifinal game at the Orlando Classic tonight. The Spartans turned the ball over 16 times and only collected 5 offensive rebounds, but an effective field goal percentage of 71.1% was enough to push them to victory over what Coach Tom Izzo called, “the tougher […]
