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Tyler Kolek’s memorable NCAA Tournament weekend

Tyler Kolek celebrates with his team after advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tyler Kolek’s return after missing six games with an oblique injury was one of the biggest storylines in the NCAA Tournament.

And his first two games back weren’t just good, they were historic.

In Marquette men’s basketball’s Round of 64 87-69 win against Western Kentucky Friday, he put up a double-double of 18 points and 11 assists, also grabbing six rebounds. Sunday against Colorado, he got a second-straight double-double (21 points, 11 assists) and grabbed five boards.