Darryl Morsell

FILE -Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. First-year Marquette coach Shaka Smart is back in Texas, going into this NCAA Tournament without any underlying questions or pressure about his future. That is much different than last March, when Smart was still coaching the instate Longhorns. Only about a week after their third consecutive first-round NCAA loss, he left to take a new job in his home state of Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

East Preview: Smart back in Texas without future questions

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST

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)

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

By Steve Megargee Jan. 25, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Morsell scores 22, Lewis 21; Marquette beats Ole Miss 78-72

Nov. 18, 2021 09:54 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Darryl Morsell scored 22 points, Justin Lewis added a career-best 21 points and nine rebounds and Marquette beat Mississippi 78-72...

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart gestures during the first half of the team's exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Bowie State on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Smart counting on domino effect to rejuvenate Marquette

By Steve Megargee Nov. 07, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon talks to his team during a workout at the team's NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Turgeon still hoping for long postseason run at Maryland

By Noah Trister Oct. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Maryland guard Eric Ayala says he's withdrawing from draft

Jun. 30, 2021 05:10 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland guard Eric Ayala announced Wednesday that he will withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return for his senior season. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, Maryland guard Darryl Morsell works the floor against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md. Morsell, the 2021 Big Ten defensive player of the year, has indicated via social media that he plans to transfer from Maryland to Marquette for his final season of eligibility. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Darryl Morsell transferring from Maryland to Marquette

Jun. 28, 2021 05:26 PM EDT

Maryland coach Mark Turgeon yells to players during the first half of a first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Ayala scores 23 to push No. 10 Maryland past UConn

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 20, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) shoots over Michigan guards Mike Smith (12) and Chaundee Brown (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Howard tossed, No. 4 Michigan tops Terps, Big Ten semis next

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Lundy's 31 points boosts Penn St. over Maryland 66-61

Mar. 07, 2021 09:36 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Seth Lundy scored 31 points — one away from matching his career high — and Penn State rallied to stun Maryland 66-61 on Sunday night. ...