Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

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Conference USA Tournament, Semi-Finals

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The Pyramid - Memphis, Tennesee

In the semi-finals of the C-USA Tournament, the Marquette Golden Eagles were heavily favored over the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss, but they play the games for a reason; there's always a chance.

The first half seemed to go completely against that, however, as Marquette jumped out to a huge lead against SoMiss. Rashad Carruth, SoMiss' best offensive weapon, was kept in check by Dameon Mason and was basically a nonfactor in the first period. Travis Diener continued his lights-out play, hitting shots, dishing out dimes, and crashing boards like a madman. Going into halftime, Marquette was up by 15.

During the second half, Jasper Johnson for SoMiss took over the painted area. Marquette could do nothing to stop him, and their defense was relatively ineffective all night long. To combat this, however, Marquette played equally as well offensively as their opponents, and beat Southern Miss 69-54.

Players Of The Game
MARQ - Travis Diener - 30 points, 4-6 3PT FG, 14 assists, 6 rebounds
USM - Jasper Johnson - 20 points, 11 rebounds

MARQ
Mason - 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists
Novak - 15 points, 3 steals

USM
Carruth - 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Singleton - 10 points

Video Highlights
Stiggers to Forte for the reverse alley-oop
Why would you leave Travis Diener open for three?

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C-USA Tournament Update

In the other semi-final matchup, Louisville beat DePaul handily. Now, in the C-USA Championship Game, the Cardinals go against the surging Marquette Golden Eagles; a Golden Eagles team that has downed Louisville twice this season. Both games between the two schools have been relatively close, so the trophy can go either way.

Stay tuned.

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

C-USA Tournament Update

In the other semi-final matchup, Louisville beat DePaul handily. Now, in the C-USA Championship Game, the Cardinals go against the surging Marquette Golden Eagles; a Golden Eagles team that has downed Louisville twice this season. Both games between the two schools have been relatively close, so the trophy can go either way.

Stay tuned.

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Conference USA Tournament Championship

The Pyramid - Memphis, Tennessee

The Louisville Cardinals and Marquette Golden Eagles squared off for the third time this season, and this time it was for all the marbles; the Conference USA Championship.

Early on, this had all the makings of a high-scoring affair. Travis Diener and Steve Novak led the charge for the Golden Eagles, and were going up against the duo of Francisco Garcia and Taquan Dean for Louisville. The duos battled back and forth, trading baskets and neither playing much defense. The first half was relatively high-scoring, but the Golden Eagles held a 4 point lead.

The second half was pretty much the same, but this time, it was Diener and Dean doing most of the scoring. The two went back and forth, back and forth, but Diener bested his Louisville counterpart. In the end, the Golden Eagles pulled away because of Louisville's desperation foul attempts, and won the championship 94-84.

Players Of The Game
MARQ - Travis Diener - 50 points, 4-6 3PT FG, 8 assists
UL - Taquan Dean - 38 points, 3 assists

MARQ
Novak - 25 points, 8 assists
Mason - 10 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 4 steals

UL
Garcia - 26 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
O'Bannon - 9 points, 13 assists

Video Highlights
Travis Diener kicks it out to Steve Novak for three
Diener beats the shotclock with a deep three
Sorry about the talking in the background, I was on the phone

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

Conference USA Tournament Championship

The Pyramid - Memphis, Tennessee

The Louisville Cardinals and Marquette Golden Eagles squared off for the third time this season, and this time it was for all the marbles; the Conference USA Championship.

Early on, this had all the makings of a high-scoring affair. Travis Diener and Steve Novak led the charge for the Golden Eagles, and were going up against the duo of Francisco Garcia and Taquan Dean for Louisville. The duos battled back and forth, trading baskets and neither playing much defense. The first half was relatively high-scoring, but the Golden Eagles held a 4 point lead.

The second half was pretty much the same, but this time, it was Diener and Dean doing most of the scoring. The two went back and forth, back and forth, but Diener bested his Louisville counterpart. In the end, the Golden Eagles pulled away because of Louisville's desperation foul attempts, and won the championship 94-84.

Players Of The Game
MARQ - Travis Diener - 50 points, 4-6 3PT FG, 8 assists
UL - Taquan Dean - 38 points, 3 assists

MARQ
Novak - 25 points, 8 assists
Mason - 10 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 4 steals

UL
Garcia - 26 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
O'Bannon - 9 points, 13 assists

Video Highlights
Travis Diener kicks it out to Steve Novak for three
Diener beats the shotclock with a deep three
Sorry about the talking in the background, I was on the phone

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

You didn't really have to drop 50 with Diener did you? Be easy on these kids. You're looking at a possible 1 seed in the Big Dance. You should be going to the Final Four.

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You didn't really have to drop 50 with Diener did you? Be easy on these kids. You're looking at a possible 1 seed in the Big Dance. You should be going to the Final Four.

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

You didn't really have to drop 50 with Diener did you? Be easy on these kids. You're looking at a possible 1 seed in the Big Dance. You should be going to the Final Four.

Bills Spells Me (3:51:02 PM): he had 40 with like, 3 minutes left
Bills Spells Me (3:51:06 PM): i'm like, he's GETTING 50 points

:y4:

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

You didn't really have to drop 50 with Diener did you? Be easy on these kids. You're looking at a possible 1 seed in the Big Dance. You should be going to the Final Four.

Bills Spells Me (3:51:02 PM): he had 40 with like, 3 minutes left
Bills Spells Me (3:51:06 PM): i'm like, he's GETTING 50 points

:y4:

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Major Conference Champions

ACC

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Maryland Terrapins, 77-72

Big East

Syracuse Orange defeated Seton Hall Pirates, 99-85

Big Ten

Michigan State Spartans defeated Wisconsin Badgers, 68-66

Big 12

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Texas Longhorns, 76-73

Pac 10

Arizona Wildcats defeated USC Trojans, 78-58

SEC

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats, 77-50

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

Major Conference Champions

ACC

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Maryland Terrapins, 77-72

Big East

Syracuse Orange defeated Seton Hall Pirates, 99-85

Big Ten

Michigan State Spartans defeated Wisconsin Badgers, 68-66

Big 12

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Texas Longhorns, 76-73

Pac 10

Arizona Wildcats defeated USC Trojans, 78-58

SEC

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats, 77-50

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The Big Dance

The Play-In Game:


Syracuse Regional




Experts see this as a very strong bracket, featuring national powerhouses Kansas, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, Wake Forest, and North Carolina State. Kansas is the #1 overall seed in this years field of 64, and many are predicting them to go all the way.

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

The Big Dance

The Play-In Game:


Syracuse Regional




Experts see this as a very strong bracket, featuring national powerhouses Kansas, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, Wake Forest, and North Carolina State. Kansas is the #1 overall seed in this years field of 64, and many are predicting them to go all the way.

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

I'm calling a CS Sacramento win over Brown and 3 points upset over Kansas!

BOOK IT.

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Re: Marquette Golden Eagles (CH2k5)

I'm calling a CS Sacramento win over Brown and 3 points upset over Kansas!

BOOK IT.