We can focus on Marquette in a bit. First, that was a spectacular game to watch. Both teams clearly gave their best shot and never backed down when the other gave a punch. Well, except for J.P. Macura after The Phantom Kick. Regardless, that was really exciting to watch and the fact that Marquette was right in it until the very end makes me feel good about the rest of the season.
In the first half, Marquette was annoying on defense. I mean this positively. They were getting in passing lanes on defense and forcing turnovers.