Marquette Golden Eagles (Overall: 19-12, Conf: 10-8)
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Team Strengths:
For the first time under the tutelage of Steve Wojciechowski, Marquette is going to the Big Dance. The Golden Eagles nabbed a spot in the national tournament thanks mainly to their outstanding offense. They are 17th in the nation in scoring, averaging 82.5 points per game this season. The Golden Eagles are even better when it comes to adjusted offensive efficiency with Marquette scoring 121.0 points per 100 possessions. That’s seventh-best in the NCAA this campaign.
Marquette leads the nation in 3-point shooting at 43 percent, with 6-foot-11 center Luke Fischer (11.0 PPG) anchoring things down low. Fisher is one of five players scoring in double figures for the Golden Eagles who are also seventh in the nation in free throw percentage. Marquette’s odds of winning the national championship are currently priced at +30,000.
Team Weaknesses:
The biggest issue for Marquette this season has been its pedestrian defense. The Golden Eagles are ranked 216th in field goal defense and 279th in 3-point defense this season. The Golden Eagles, who surrendered a whopping 75.0 points per game this season, had trouble protecting the glass as well. Marquette managed to corral just 33.3 rebounds per contest (293rd in Division I) this campaign.
Team Stats:
| Category | Stat | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 82.5 | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 | 293 |
| Assists Per Game | 16.5 | 20 |
| 3-Point Percentage | 43.0 | 1 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 77.9 | 7 |
Starting Lineup:
| Position | Name | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| C | Matt Heldt | 2.4 |
| G | Andrew Rowsey | 11.5 |
| G | Duane Wilson | 4.8 |
| G | Sam Hauser | 8.7 |
| G | Markus Howard | 13.2 |
Writer’s Prediction:
Marquette (+30,000) makes a quick exit in the first round.
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