Who enjoys a nice nationally ranked men’s basketball team?
Well, this week, Marquette fans do.
With 116 points spread across 26 ballots, Shaka Smart’s Golden Eagles are now the #24 team in the country according to the Associated Press. It’s the first time this season that Marquette is in the AP top 25 after beginning to earn votes in the Week 5 iteration of the poll. Auburn is one spot ahead of Marquette with 118 points, so MU very nearly beat out the Tigers for #23 this week. Arizona State is #25 with 98 points, so I think we can say that the Golden Eagles sailed into the top 25 easily.