Win or lose, looking ahead is what teams do. But especially after a loss, the focus quickly shifts to the next challenge.
Following its first-ever season sweep at the hands of Seton Hall by a combined 37 points, Marquette turns its attention to No. 6 Xavier, which it will face at 11 a.m. Saturday in Cincinnati. The Musketeers (20-2, 8-2) got by the Golden Eagles, 74-66, in Milwaukee on Jan. 16.
As Marquette (15-8, 4-6 Big East) moves forward, it might behoove the Golden Eagles to take a glance back at the Pirates.Marquette might recognize some parallels and glean both lessons and hope for the future.