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Stanford Survives Marquette, Coach's Ejection in OT Victory

Associated Press  |  Mar 22, 08 10:50 PM CDT

(Newser) - Stanford's coach Trent Johnson has a lot to thank Brook Lopez for, the AP reports. With Johnson ejected for after consecutive technical fouls in the first half, Lopez took the reins on the court, bruising Marquette's hopes to the tune of 30 points, including the game-winning shot with 1.3 seconds remaining in OT to give Stanford the 82-81 victory. More »

Free Throws Help Marquette Beat Kentucky

Associated Press  |  Mar 20, 08 7:51 PM CDT

(Newser) - Jerel McNeal did most of the work and Wesley Matthews sealed the deal as Marquette defeated Kentucky 74-66 today in the first round the NCAA Tournament, reports the AP. McNeal had 20 points and Matthews hit eight free throws in the final 31 seconds to put the Wildcats away. More »

McNeal Leads Marquette to Big East Semis

Chicago Tribune  |  Mar 14, 08 3:50 AM CDT

(Newser) - Normally known more for his hustle on defense, Jerel McNeal scored a career-high 28 points in the Big East quarterfinals against Notre Dame, leading Marquette to an 89-79 win, reports the Chicago Tribune. Snubbed for conference awards, he helped knock off the Big East's player of the year‚ Luke Harangody, and coach of the year Mike Brey. More »

No. 25 Marquette Downs Seton Hall

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  |  Mar 13, 08 6:13 AM CDT

(Newser) - Marquette bested Seton Hall for the third time this season, this time for higher odds: the privilege of facing Notre Dame in the second round of the Big East championship. The 67-54 Golden Eagles victory was largely thanks to Jarel McNeal, who posted a game-high 21 points and stuffed Pirates star Brian Laing for just six points, reports the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel . More »

Love Leads Late Rally as UCLA Beats Cal

Associated Press  |  Mar 8, 08 10:25 PM CST

(Newser) - Kevin Love scored 22 points and Josh Shipp hit a shot from behind the backboard with 1.5 seconds left to lift No. 3 UCLA to an 81-80 Pac-10 win over Cal today, reports the Associated Press. The Bruins, who came from 11 down, trailed by four with 31 seconds left. Love hit a 3-pointer, however, and Ship hit his off-balance shot after a Cal turnover. In other Top 25 action: More »

No. 21 Marquette Back on Track

Associated Press  |  Mar 5, 08 3:46 AM CST

(Newser) - Marquette responded to its tough overtime loss to Georgetown last week by dismantling the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 67-37, AP reports. The 21st-ranked team hasn't held an opponent to so few points since 2004; no Eagles player scored more than six. Lazar Hayward had 18 points and 11 boards for the Golden Eagles, in striking contrast to his recent play. More »

Hoyas Snatch OT Win From Marquette

Associated Press  |  Mar 1, 08 9:06 PM CST

(Newser) - No. 11 Georgetown got 20 points each from Roy Hibbert and Jonathan Wallace en route to a 70-68 Big East overtime win over No. 21 Marquette today, reports the Associated Press. It was the fourth straight win for the Hoyas (24-4, 14-3)  and it ended the Golden Eagles (21-7, 11-6) five-game win streak. More »

Marquette Strikes Blow to 'Nova's Hopes

Associated Press  |  Feb 26, 08 6:07 AM CST

(Newser) - Villanova missed a chance tonight to knock off a visiting Top 25 opponent for the second time in three days, dropping an 85-75 decision to No. 21 Marquette. Dominic James led the Golden Eagles with 25 points as they rallied from seven down, after 20 minutes, with a 53-point second half. The Wildcats certainly helped with 23 turnovers, reports AP. More »

Villanova Ends No. 13 UConn's 10-Game Run

Hartford Courant (Conn.)  |  Feb 23, 08 4:45 PM CST

(Newser) - Villanova ended No. 13 Connecticut's 10-game winning streak with a 67-65 Big East win over the Huskies today, reports the Hartford Courant . Scottie Reynolds led the way for the Wildcats with 15 of his 18 points in the second half. The Huskies erased a 13-point deficit with 7:42 left, but the Wildcats retook the lead moments later. In other Top 25 action: More »

No. 3 North Carolina Bests NC State 84-70

Associated Press  |  Feb 20, 08 11:28 PM CST

(Newser) - Tyler Hansbrough’s 32 points and 12 rebounds led No. 3 North Carolina past in-state rival North Carolina State 84-70. The Tar Heels had a 31-7 run that spanned the two halves; the Wolfpack was never close after that stretch. Wayne Ellington contributed 21 points for the 25-2 Heels. Gavin Grant led N.C. State with 17 points, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in men’s basketball: More »

Marquette Smokes Pitt in Second Half