The Golden Eagles (17-6) will face off against No. 8 Illinois (21-7) in Urbana, Illinois, on May 12 at 3 p.m. in the opening round of the NCAA Championships.
“(The NCAA Championships bid) is a great thing for Marquette, Marquette University, Marquette Athletics,” assistant coach Jud Shaufler said. “I feel real happy for Coach Rodecap. I know this is really meaningful to him … It’s a great feeling.”
Unlike Marquette, this is not Illinois’ first time to this stage. This year will be their 23rd NCAA Championships appearance. The Fighting Illini won an NCAA title in 2003 and have not missed the NCAA Championships since 1995.