It’s a big third season for head coach Steve Wojciechowski and his Marquette Golden Eagles. Last season, Marquette went 10-2 in non-conference play. This time around, there are some tougher opponents for what should be a better Marquette team overall, even with the loss of NBA lottery pick Henry Ellenson. Here is a look at each of the Golden Eagles’ nonconference play:
Vanderbilt (November 11 - Annapolis, Md.)
The Bryce Drew era begins at Vanderbilt. Drew, known for his famous buzzer-beating shot in the 1998 NCAA Tournament to help Valparaiso upset 4-seed Ole Miss, takes over after Kevin Stallings bolted for Pittsburgh.