Marquette’s season opener did not exactly go according to plan, losing to the University of New Mexico, 88-87, in the final seconds.
The Golden Eagles had a hot start from long range, jumping out to a 9-0 lead after two threes from Danielle King and a third from Natisha Heideman. Marquette led, 29-23, after the first quarter in this high scoring affair. Despite a poor defensive start, New Mexico refused to quit in this one, making quick defensive adjustments.
Unable to stop the dynamic Marquette offense with man-to-man coverage, the Lobos resorted to a 2-3 zone early in the first quarter.