This is the third in a 12-part series about Marquette’s non-conference opponents.
The Golden Eagles’ first regular season home game will be against a team out of the MEAC Conference. Howard will travel to Marquette as part of the 2K Classic Tournament regional round.
2015-’16 record: 12-20
Final Kenpom ranking: 332
Game time: TBA
Analysis: The arrow is pointing up for the Bisons coming into 2016-’17. Entering his seventh season at the helm, head coach Kevin Nickelberry will have a wealth of experience at his disposal with nine returning seniors.