Marquette drops Big East opener

The Marquette Golden Eagles fell to Big East Conference newcomer Creighton 67-49 on New Years Eve in Omaha, Nebraska. The Golden Eagles (8-6) were the preseason pick to win the reshaped Big East Conference, but they struggled last night against the Blue Jays (11-2)...

Marquette rolls in rout of Ball State

Another mid-major, another blow-out victory for the Marquette Golden Eagles.  This time, it’s Ball State, 91-53 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Center Chris Otule had 14 points and four blocked shots and Marquette scored 56 points in the paint.  The Golden...

Marquette cruises past Grambling State

Chris Otule scored 17 points and Steve Taylor added 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead 17th ranked Marquette to a 114-71 win over Grambling State on Tuesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Golden Eagles led by as many as 23 in the first half as they jumped...

Marquette’s Otule gets a 6th year from NCAA

As expected, Marquette Golden Eagles big man Chris Otule was granted a 6th year of eligibility this coming season. Otule missed most of his 2nd and 4th seasons due to injury.  He’s coming off an outstanding season that saw him average 5.1 points and 3.5 rebounds...

Marquette holds off Southeastern Louisiana

The Marquette Golden Eagles got 18 points from Davante Gardner and 10 points from Chris Otule in a 64-53 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette shot just 33% in the first half and 42% for the game and found...