MUBB Welcomes Dayton Wednesday to Extend Homestand

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MUBB Welcomes Dayton Wednesday to Extend Homestand

The Marquette University men’s basketball team is set to welcome Dayton on Wednesday for the continuation of its four-game homestand. The matchup is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at the Fiserv Forum. Fans can enjoy the game live on truTV, featuring announcers Brian Anderson, Greg Anthony, and reporter Lauren Jbara.

MUBB Welcomes Dayton: A Historical Matchup

This contest marks the conclusion of a home-and-home series between Marquette and Dayton. The teams last faced off last season, with Dayton securing a 71-63 victory at UD Arena. This rivalry has its roots, starting back during the 1966-67 campaign.

Game Highlights and Key Players

Chase Ross: The standout guard for the Golden Eagles, Ross scored 19 points last season against Dayton.
Career Highlights: During a recent game against Maryland, Ross achieved a career-high 31 points, solidifying his role as a top scorer.

Coaching Connections

Head Coach Shaka Smart previously worked at Dayton as the director of basketball operations from 2001 to 2003. Under his management, Dayton achieved a remarkable record of 45-17 and won the 2003 Atlantic 10 Championship.

Player Development: Rise in Stats

This season, player development has become a key focus for Marquette. Chase Ross has nearly doubled his scoring average from last season, now at 20.8 points per game. His performance is complemented by others on the team:

Junior guard Zaide Lowery: Increased playing time has boosted his average from 4.1 to 10.4 points per game.
Ben Gold: Senior forward, currently averaging 8.4 rebounds per game and scoring 18 points against Maryland.
Caedin Hamilton: Starting all five games this season, he has gone from 6.3 minutes per game last year to 18.2 minutes.

New Season, New Roles

Freshman guard Nigel James Jr. has stepped up, starting in the last two games due to a shoulder injury affecting junior Sean Jones. The freshman class, including Adrien Stevens, Josh Clark, and Michael Phillips Jr., has significantly contributed with an average of 51.4 combined minutes on the court.

As Marquette prepares for this anticipated game against Dayton, the focus remains on continued player development and the pursuit of victory on home turf.