The last time that the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Wichita State Shockers played a game of hoops, it was 1978. During this time a gallon of gas was 63 cents a gallon, the average home cost was $13,500 and most importantly, there was no 3-point line in either the college or the pro levels.
I would love to write that the two teams used this dynamic game changing rule to the height of it potential; but, I watched the game.
The recipe to beat Marquette is to limit their 3-point shooting. To do this it is important to stop three guys:
The Shockers only needed to do 2 of 3 to find success against the Golden Eagles.