Marquette Men’s Basketball Prepares for Big East Clash with Xavier
Marquette Golden Eagles are set to face the Xavier Musketeers in a crucial Big East matchup. The game will take place on January 7, 2026, at 6 PM Central time, hosted at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Team Overview
The current standings show Marquette with a record of 5-10 and 0-4 in Big East play. In contrast, the Xavier Musketeers hold a record of 9-6 with a 1-3 conference record.
Key Player Statistics
- Marquette Golden Eagles:
- Chase Ross: 16.3 points per game (ppg)
- Ben Gold: 6.8 rebounds per game (rpg)
- Sean Jones: 3.9 assists per game (apg)
- Xavier Musketeers:
- Tre Carroll: 16.1 ppg
- Filip Borovicanin: 7.9 rpg and 4.2 apg
Injury Updates
Marquette’s Sean Jones missed the previous game against Connecticut due to a foot injury. His status for the upcoming clash remains uncertain, as foot injuries typically require time to heal.
Game Projections and Series History
KenPom.com predicts a narrow victory for Marquette at 79-77, with a 58% chance of winning. This season has been tumultuous for the Musketeers, who struggled after starting strong.
Xavier began the season with a notable victory over Marist but faced difficulties lately, including losses to teams like DePaul. In contrast, Marquette is looking to end a six-game losing streak. Their last ten games show a troubling 2-8 streak, their worst since 1990-1991.
Recent Performance
- Marquette’s Last 10 Games: 2-8
- Xavier’s Last 10 Games: 6-4
All-Time Series
Historically, Marquette leads the series with 61 victories compared to Xavier’s 28. The Golden Eagles won the last encounter in the Big East tournament quarterfinals, achieving six wins in their last seven meetings.
As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, fans anticipate an intense contest that could impact their respective seasons significantly.
