Gardner's 26 points, Thomas' four-point play highlighted key win
This is part of a series of stories celebrating the 100-year anniversary of The Marquette Tribune.
There was a time not long ago when Marquette fans would fill the BMO Harris Bradley Center to watch a then-nationally relevant men’s basketball team take on top-notch opponents. On this date three years ago, the 22nd-ranked Golden Eagles upset No. 12 Syracuse, 74-71, en route to a BIG EAST regular season title.
On a chilly Monday night, more than 16,000 fans filed into the arena to watch ESPN’s “Big Monday” matchup between the two teams tied with Louisville atop the BIG EAST.