For the first time in three-years, the Marquette men’s basketball team heard its name called on Selection Sunday.
At its selection show watch party at the Mecca Sports Bar, the Golden Eagles found out they earned an at-large bid in the 2022 NCAA Tournament and will face North Carolina in the first round March 17 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Golden Eagles are the No. 9 seed in the East Region while the Tar Heels are the No. 8 seed. Thursday’s tip-off will be announced later this evening.
“I’m just excited for our guys,” head coach Shaka Smart said.