Marquette Upsets #10 Illinois


Marquette tips of the Gavvitt Games right for the Big East. Against BIG Ten opponent, Illinois, Marquette rallies late in the second half 67-66. Thanks to a Tyler Kolek steal from Trent Frazier Marquette sealed the stunning victory putting a stamp on Shaka Smart's first season with the Golden Eagles.

Tyler Kolek (22) celebrates with teammates after beating #10 Illinois 67-66 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on Monday November 15, 2021. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

Tyler Kolek (22) celebrates after a made three point basket to put the Golden Eagles on top with two minutes left in the second half at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on November 15, 2022. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

Kur Kuath (35) blocks Curbelo (5), Marquette went on to win 67-66 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on November 15, 2022. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

A fan reacts to the Golden Eagles upset of #10 Illinois 67-66 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on November 15, 2021. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

Golden Eagles Soar Over Villanova for the Season SWEEP


With the first Marquette win on Villanova's campus, Marquette comes out on top against #11 ranked Villanova Wildcats 57-54 at Finneran Pavilion. Later that season then #12 Villanova Wildcats and #24 ranked Golden Eagles faced off once more at Fiserv Forum. Yet again, Marquette takes down the Wildcats in front of 12,782 fans 83-73.

Justin Lewis (10) reacts after completing a three point basket at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on February 2, 2022. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

Shaka Smart reacts after taking down #12 Wildcats at Fiserv Forum 83-73 in Milwaukee, WI on February 2, 2022. (Josh Meitz / Marquette Basketball)

SENIOR DAY & St. Johns Matchup


Closing out the first year preseason of the Shaka Smart era at Marquette, the Golden Eagles appreciate their three seniors: Kur Kuath (35), Darryl Morsel (32), and Greg Elliott (5). The Big East Tournament is right around the corner where #5 ranked Marquette moves on to play #4 ranked Creighton Blue Jays in the quarterfinals.

NATIONAL MARQUETTE DAY

The Golden Eagles take down the Bulldogs 64-56 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on Saturday February 26, 2022. While the game may not have made the list, National Marquette Day is a tradition running back decades at Marquette University. Marquette Basketball appreciates the students.