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MUVB notebook: NCAA tournament is seven seniors’ final chance to make history

Carsen Murray (left) and Yadhira Anchante (right) are two of seven players to be in their final NCAA tournaments this year. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Carsen Murray knows better than anyone that nothing is given in the NCAA tournament — especially simply making it.

The graduate student middle blocker has amassed a more-than respectable career resume: three Big East championships, one Sweet 16 appearance, three All-Big East team honors and a bevy of other personal awards. But it’s not unblemished.

There is a black mark. A stain.