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Marquette head coach Shaka Smart gesturers in the second half of a second-round college basketball game against Michigan State in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State outlasts Marquette; Izzo back to Sweet 16

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 19, 2023 07:51 PM EDT

UCLA guard David Singleton (34) is helped off the court during the second half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Northwestern in the men's NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 18, 2023. UCLA won 68-63. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
UCLA beats Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2023 11:08 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
CBI - First Round - Game 2 (win) at CBI - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

The Marquette bench, left to right, Tyler Kolek, Stevie Mitchell and Sean Jones celebrate in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Vermont in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
March Madness: Jones, Marquette roll over Vermont 78-61

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2023 05:20 PM EDT

Florida State guard Sara Bejedi, center, drives to the basket between Georgia forward Brittney Smith (24) and guard Diamond Battles (3) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State muscles past USC 72-62 in March Madness

By Tom Withers Mar. 17, 2023 02:39 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Marquette's Tyler Kolek, center, the tournament's most outstanding player, celebrates with his teammates after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier for the championship of the Big East men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Confident Kolek leads Marquette to 2 seed in March Madness

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2023 05:10 AM EDT

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives around Wichita State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
NCAA Tournament success depends on strong guard play

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2023 05:10 AM EDT

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart takes a piece of the net after winning their NCAA college basketball game against Xavier for the championship of the Big East men's tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 6 Marquette routs Xavier 65-51 to win 1st Big East title

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2023 08:59 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference Tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. Marquette won 72-70. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/10/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 03:24 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference Tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. Marquette won 72-70. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Kolek rallies No. 6 Marquette past pesky St. John's in OT

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 09, 2023 03:23 PM EST

Creighton's Arthur Kaluma, right, and Villanova's Jordan Longino struggle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
With Marquette on top, Big East brings different look to MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 07, 2023 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) scores during double overtime in an NCAA basketball game against Creighton, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Hopkins as selected to The Associated Press All-Big East team in voting released Tuesday, March 7, 2023.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Marquette's Kolek, Smart collect AP's top honors in Big East

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2023 12:47 PM EST

Connecticut's Dorka Juhasz, left, drives to the basket as Marquette's Liza Karlen defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 9 UConn routs Marquette 81-52 in Big East semifinal

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 05, 2023 05:21 PM EST

St. John's Esahia Nyiwe passes around Marquette's Stevie Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Big Sky - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Montana State Bobcats 3/5/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 04:42 PM EST

St. John's Esahia Nyiwe passes around Marquette's Stevie Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Kam Jones scores 23 as No. 6 Marquette edges St. John's

By Steve Megargee Mar. 04, 2023 04:41 PM EST

Marquette's Sean Jones drives to the basket against DePaul's Nick Ongenda during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fast start helps No. 10 Marquette defeat DePaul 90-84

By Steve Megargee Feb. 25, 2023 10:04 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart signals his team as they play against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 10 Marquette survives wild finish, beats No. 19 Bluejays

By Eric Olson Feb. 21, 2023 11:18 PM EST

Creighton fans, from left, London Kolb, Camdyn Frederes, Cohen Henry and Robert Hutchinson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, watch Creighton warm up before playing against Marquette during an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Creighton Bluejays 2/21/2023

Feb. 21, 2023 08:24 PM EST

Marquette's David Joplin (23) gestures after making a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
No. 11 Marquette rallies late to edge No. 16 Xavier 69-68

By Steve Megargee Feb. 15, 2023 09:41 PM EST