No. 22 Marquette showing toughness in Smart's debut season

Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) shouts after forward Justin Lewis (10) hit a three point game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Marquette's Darryl Morsell looks to shoot against Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Marquette's Kam Jones shoots past Xavier's Colby Jones (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Marquette's Darryl Morsell, middle drives to the basket between Xavier's Nate Johnson, left, and Paul Scruggs, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)