The grit and determination, evident in the “almost” comeback against Xavier on January 29th, continued two nights ago a Marquette team that was assessed as a bubble contender for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
But fans rightly noted that the Big East is “all about match ups” and this seemed to be a contest between two guard-oriented teams.
Nevertheless, fans also expressed concern about the depth of the Marquette squad. Six players averaged more than ten points a game. More grit and determination was needed on the defensive end to bring about a St.