Tonight at 8 PM, the Marquette Golden Eagles will take on the Creighton Bluejays in a rare Friday night Big East game at the Fiserv Forum. Both teams are ready for the showdown following last season’s competitive clashes. Marquette, currently ranked no. 11 in the nation, is looking to secure a strong victory to bolster their conference standing, while Creighton seeks to upset the odds and improve their own standing in the conference.
Head coach Shaka Smart of Marquette expressed the significance of the game, stating, ‘Playing in front of our home crowd makes all the difference. We expect to bring our best performance tonight.’ The Golden Eagles have seen a resurgence this season, and they aim to carry their momentum into the match.
On the other hand, Creighton is looking to regain their early-season form. Coach Greg McDermott highlighted the essence of teamwork in their preparation, noting, ‘We need to play as a unit and stick to our game plan to have a chance against a tough Marquette side.’
The probable starters for Marquette include Kam Jones, Tyler Kolek, and Oso Ighodaro, while Creighton is expected to line up with Ryan Nembhard, Arthur Kaluma, and Trey Alexander. Both teams recognize the importance of the game in the Big East standings as they approach the midpoint of the season.
Fans can catch the action live via FOX Sports 1 and can also stream the game on various platforms. The Golden Eagles are anticipating a packed crowd, and it promises to be an exciting evening of college basketball.
