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Marquette forward Ed Morrow, center, gets a slam dunk against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Krampelj, Alexander pace Creighton past No. 10 Marquette

By Jim Hoehn Mar. 03, 2019 05:29 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, goes up for a shot against Marquette's Matt Heldt, left, and Joey Hauser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Samuels scores 29, Villanova beats No. 10 Marquette 67-61

By Dan Gelston Feb. 27, 2019 11:46 PM EST

Marquette's Sacar Anim (2) reacts beside teammates Sam Hauser (10) and Theo John (4) after scoring and drawing a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
S. Hauser, Anim lead No. 11 Marquette past Providence 76-58

Feb. 23, 2019 02:51 PM EST

Marquette's Ed Marrow, right, is defended by Butler's Paul Jorgensen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Howard and John lead Marquette to 79-69 win over Butler

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 20, 2019 11:20 PM EST

DePaul guard Lyrik Shreiner (0) drives against Marquette forward Brendan Bailey (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Howard scores 36 as No. 10 Marquette beats DePaul 92-73

By Jay Cohen Feb. 12, 2019 10:19 PM EST

Marquette players celebrate beating Villanova during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. Marquette defeated Villanova 66-65. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Howard has 38, No. 10 Marquette edges No. 14 Villanova 66-65

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 09, 2019 04:56 PM EST

St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds, left, drives past Marquette forward Sacar Anim during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Ponds lifts St. John's past No. 10 Marquette 70-69

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 05, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, reacts with Marques Bolden (20), Cam Reddish (2) and RJ Barrett (5) following a play against St. John's during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Duke won 91-61. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No.2 Duke and No. 3 Virginia get high-profile rematch

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2019 02:06 AM EST

Duke's Javin DeLaurier (12) and Zion Williamson (1) defend against St. John's Shamorie Ponds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williamson's 29 leads No. 2 Duke to 91-61 rout of St. John's

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 02, 2019 02:16 PM EST

Marquette's Joseph Chartouny (21) makes a pass against Butler's Sean McDermott during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Howard's 32 points lead No. 10 Marquette past Butler 76-58

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2019 08:56 PM EST

Xavier head coach Travis Steele reacts after receiving a technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Howard rallies No. 12 Marquette over Xavier 87-72

By Joe Kay Jan. 26, 2019 04:17 PM EST

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs, left, shoots against Marquette forward Brendan Bailey in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Xavier Musketeers 1/26/2019

Jan. 26, 2019 03:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, in Villanova, Pa. The Big East Conference has become somewhat of a demolition derby when it comes to men’s basketball. Take a look at the standings after Wednesday night’s game. No. 12 Marquette and No. 18 and defending national champion Villanova are the only teams with winning conference records. The other eight teams are below .500 and all have four losses. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Big East is a demolition derby, but coaches say not to worry

By Tom Canavan Jan. 24, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Marquette forward Sacar Anim, front, is defended by DePaul guard Devin Gage, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Howard scores 23 as No. 12 Marquette holds off DePaul 79-69

By Jim Hoehn Jan. 23, 2019 11:12 PM EST

Marquette forward Sam Hauser reacts after making a three-point basket against Providence late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Howard, Hausers, No. 15 Marquette beat Providence 79-68

By Joe Totoraitis Jan. 20, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Buffalo guard Ronaldo Segu (10) looks to shoot against Miami of Ohio as center Brock Bertram (41) helps clear the lane during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Buffalo N.Y. Buffalo is off to its best start in school history. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Surging Buffalo adopts Oats' fearless, unfiltered approach

By John Wawrow Jan. 18, 2019 01:32 AM EST

Marquette guard Markus Howard (0) dribbles the ball against Georgetown guard James Akinjo (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 15 Marquette survives Georgetown despite Howard's injury

By Bobby Bancroft Jan. 15, 2019 11:14 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Syracuse won 95-91. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Kentucky, Marquette rise

By Aaron Beard Jan. 14, 2019 10:51 PM EST

Marquette guard Markus Howard, right, drives to the basket against Seton Hall guard Myles Cale, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Howard's 26 help No. 21 Marquette hold off Seton Hall 70-66

By Jim Hoehn Jan. 12, 2019 04:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, right, goes up for a basket against Marquette forward Joey Hauser, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Milwaukee. Wisconsin hosts Purdue on Friday night, Jan. 11, 2019, in a matchup between two of the top players in the Big Ten _ Ethan Happ and Carsen Edwards.(AP Photo/Darren Hauck, File)
Wisconsin Badgers at Marquette Golden Eagles 12/8/2018

Jan. 10, 2019 01:22 PM EST