Marquette’s Sweet Sixteen Bid Falls Short
The edge of my seat needs some repairs.
Despite Jerel McNeal’s 30 point effort, Dominic James coming back about 3 months early, Buzz Williams leading his crew to a stunning second-half comeback, etc., etc., etc., Marquette’s bid for a Sweet 16 fell short.
The Golden Eagles charged back and left fans breathless. Yet again, the crew fell behind in the first half…only to impress us with their second half heroics. Down 11 at the break, Marquette took the lead late in the game, but saw it slip away as Kim English dropped two contreversial free throws through with ease.
The seniors went out united by more than just their bald heads. They made their last shots with a swagger and ease that reminded us all of one thing that remained the same:
Everytime they stepped on the court, as Coach Williams would say, “Their character was revealed.”