Marquette’s bid for a BIG EAST Championship stopped short at the hands of the Georgetown Hoyas Friday night. Brad Galli reports from New York’s Madison Square Garden after the Marquette 80-57 loss. Buzz Williams and Lazar Hayward chime in on “not playing like Marquette.”
Brad Galli catches up with Jay Bilas, a friend of the station, at the 2010 BIG EAST Tournament in New York, NY. Jay shares his thoughts on the precedent Buzz Williams has set at Marquette, how he was surprised Lazar Hayward did not make the All-BIG EAST 1st Team, and the Golden Eagles size disadvantage against the rest of the NCAA.
Todd Warner talks with ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla in New York after Marquette’s upset victory over Villanova in the BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals. The two discussed Darius Johnson-Odom, Buzz Williams and the Golden Eagles’ toughness.
Darius Johnson-Odom had a career-high 24 points in Marquette’s BIG EAST Quarterfinal victory over Villanova. Brad Galli reports from Madison Square Garden where Lazar Hayward explains how the team’s “football practices” contribute to their tenacity.
Marquette defeats St. John’s for the second consecutive year in the BIG EAST Tournament, this time led by Lazar Hayward. Brad Galli reports on how the seniors made the difference in the 57-55 victory, and how Buzz Williams was disappointed in the referee’s assesment of Darius Johnson-Odom’s foul call.
MUTV’s Brad Galli gives you an exclusive look at Marquette’s night at ESPNZone in New York before the BIG EAST Tournament begins. Check out Lazar Hayward and Jimmy Butler’s gaming battle as well as Coach Buzz Williams’ philosophy on fun. Plus: Rob Frozena vs. Maurice Acker in Air Hockey, Joe Fulce vs. Erik Williams, and more!
On Senior Day at the Bradley Center, Marquette couldn’t come through in overtime as Notre Dame defeated them 63-60. Chris Gaulke reports from Milwaukee, where Lazar Hayward moved into 2nd on Marquette’s all-time leading scorer list but fouled out in OT, plus Buzz Williams talks about the upcoming Big East Tournament.
Al McGuire Night brings a very special episode of Marquette Basketball Weekly. Host Brad Galli, sporting a 1977-themed blazer, visits with Andy Samberg and Will Forte of SNL, who say hello to Marquette. Donnie Dwyer honors DJO as this week’s PrimeTime Player of the Week and Todd Warner talks to Buzz Williams about five consecutive 10-win BIG EAST seasons. Plus, Brad finds out from current and former Marquette players about Al’s lasting impact.
In Part 2, Brad compares Buzz Williams to Al McGuire with Jim McIlvaine, George Thompson, and current Golden Eagles. Chris Gaulke finds out how the guys made a preseason BIG EAST ranking of 12 become bulletin-board motivation for them, and Kari Kaelin previews an emotional Senior Day. Plus, Rick “Jump Around Guy” Smith talks with Brad from the B.C.
On Al’s Night at the Bradley Center, Marquette punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament, demolishing Louisville, 69-48. Brad Galli reports from Milwaukee, where a very exhausted Buzz Williams was left gushing about his team. Darius Johnson-Odom’s dunk (and Buzz’s reaction to it) was also a hot topic after the game.