Today let’s take a look at everybody’s favorite Gold standard school , Marquette. Currently ranked #17 by the AP, this season has been surprisingly different than the past 5-6. Usually Marquette has approximately the same record as this year at 17-4 but this year’s squad is actually supported by their computer number. Sitting comfortably with an RPI of 13 they are greatly helped by their SOS which is hovering around 25. In years’ past this number has been around 150 at this point and normally drags down their RPI into 60+ bubble range. Not this year though.
Marquette’s 4 losses have come against teams ranked in the RPI 100 with the lowest being at #71 LSU. The other three losses, vs Vandy, @ Georgetown, and @ Syracuse are all understandable. Their upcoming schedule only features two ranked teams, @ UConn, and vs Georgetown. With 6 road games sprinkled in I can see them only losing 2 more games the rest of the regular season. If this holds true the Warriors look to go into the Big East tournament at a very healthy 25-6 with a 3 seed in the NCAA bracket. Outside of 1st round Big East loss that 3 seed is most likely for this squad although a 2 seed can be had with a decent Big East tournament showing.
I never thought I would say this about a Buzz Williams led Warrior team but things are looking up and they may be dangerous come March.
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