Despite a strong second half, the Golden Eagles couldn't pull off the upset
The Marquette Golden Eagles played the first half like a team with nothing to lose. They then played the second half like a team with everything to lose. In the end, the Marquette Golden Eagles simply lost.
Marquette (12-3, 2-3 BIG EAST) lost to the Villanova Wildcats (15-2, 5-0 BIG EAST) 83-68 on Wednesday night at The Pavilion. The Golden Eagles lead the No. 6 Wildcats 38-37 at the break before imploding in the second half, shooting 29.