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Steve Taylor likely won’t win Marquette a game this season, and he won’t lead the team in scoring or rebounding. He won’t reap much praise for the Golden Eagles’ 5-1 start in Big East play, but the numbers the former Simeon star is putting up in his limited minutes reveal both an offensive spark — […]

The final score was just the beginning of the story at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Saturday afternoon as a bat caused several delays during the second half. In case you missed it, here’s a link to check out some of the highlights of the bat incident. As a sign of the times, at least […]

In an interview last season, Buzz Williams revealed his coaching staff keeps track of nine different unique statistics during a game, with a number in mind for each they attempt to reach that Williams believes leads to victories. Whether that list has changed or Williams has added or subtracted statistics this season is unsure, but […]

Marquette’s ability to win close games is going to determine exactly what direction the team heads in this year, according to coach Buzz Williams. The Golden Eagles won their first four Big East games this year by a combined 21 points before dropping a nailbiter at Cincinnati Saturday night. For those Marquette fans who think […]

Sean Kilpatrick’s 36th point was enough to give Cincinnati an epic 71-69 overtime win at Fifth Third Arena Saturday night. The Golden Eagles trailed by as much 16 in the first half but battled their way back to a tie at 61 after a tip in from Trent Lockett with 49 seconds left. “Without sounding […]

Junior Cadougan — Two first half fouls limited his numbers, but he managed to finish with seven points and two assists. There are still some concerns over his defense, but that could be because Derrick Wilson is really locking down opponents. Still, the offense came alive after halftime with Cadougan in the game, and for […]