Marquette moves into first place in Big East

Markus Howard scored 28 points and Theo John added 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the 11th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles to a 79-69 win over Butler on Wednesday night. Marquette (22-4, 11-2 Big East) erased a eight-point deficit early in the second half with a...

Marquette headed back to NCAA “Sweet 16”

The Marquette Golden Eagles are headed back to the NCAA’s Sweet 16 for the 3rd straight season.  The Golden Eagles squeaked by Butler 74-72, avenging a 1-point loss to the Bulldogs earlier this season. Butler’s Rotnei Clarke, who beat the Golden Eagles at...

Butler considering move to Atlantic 10

Horizon League member Butler is considering a move to the Atlantic 10 conference.  Bulldogs athletic director Barry Collier met yesterday with his coaches but declined comment on his message. The Atlantic 10 is looking to replace Temple, which will join the Big East...