The Golden Eagles return to the Valley on Saturday to host the Chippewas, who are playing their first season of Division 1 lacrosse.
Marquette has to blow Central Michigan out.
The Golden Eagles have shown a repetitive problem with closing games out this season, whether it's been against a ranked opponent or against a more pedestrian team like Michigan. Marquette's been in the game deep into the second half repeatedly, and has ended up taking an L in four of their five losses this season. In their two wins this season, they've destroyed the opposition, carrying an average margin of victory of 10 goals.