The Quick and Dirty: Xavier 90, Marquette 72.

That was very much in the face.Tasked with winning two games in less than 24 hours, YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles weren't up to the challenge tonight, as the marvelous Musketeers of Xavier showed why they're a trendy pick to do damage in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, walloping MU at the World's Most Famous Arena, 90-72.

After a Luke Fischer bunny knotted the score at 2-2, Marquette was content to bomb away with less-than-stellar results, and two quick fouls on Henry Ellenson put MU in the hole, 11-2. Top 50 Recruit Jajuan Johnson did his best to keep Marquette within striking distance, scoring 6 points and feeding Haanif Cheatham for a transition layup to bring MU within six points at 19-13.…