Tasked with winning two games in less than 24 hours, YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles weren't up to the challenge tonight, as the marvelous Musketeers of Xavier showed why they're a trendy pick to do damage in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, walloping MU at the World's Most Famous Arena, 90-72.
After a Luke Fischer bunny knotted the score at 2-2, Marquette was content to bomb away with less-than-stellar results, and two quick fouls on Henry Ellenson put MU in the hole, 11-2. Top 50 Recruit Jajuan Johnson did his best to keep Marquette within striking distance, scoring 6 points and feeding Haanif Cheatham for a transition layup to bring MU within six points at 19-13.