More than a year later, Marquette women’s basketball’s previous stay at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago still has a sour taste in the team’s mouths.
The team left Chicago after losing by 35 points to in-conference rival DePaul in the 2018 BIG EAST Championship.
“Ever since we left this place last year, we’ve had a chip on our shoulder,” senior guard Allazia Blockton said.
Fortunately for the No. 13 Golden Eagles, they have a chance for redemption Tuesday night against DePaul in the 2019 BIG EAST Championship.
MU already swept DePaul in the regular-season series, winning by 33 at home Jan.