Men's Basketball Takes on Northern Michigan

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Fresh off their fifth consecutive, and 28th overall, Pepsi Blue and Gold Classic tournament title, the Golden Eagles return to the court to face the Wildcats of Northern Michigan. MU is 8-0 all-time against Northern Michigan with the last meeting coming during the 1978-79 season; a 30-point, 80-50, Marquette victory.

Marquette Probable Starters

5 Scott Merritt, 6-10, Sr., F
2003-04: 13.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, .619 FG%
vs. Valparaiso (11/22): 16 pts., 10 rebs., 6-of-11 from the field
20 Steve Novak. 6-10, So., F
2003-04: 7.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, .875 FT%
vs. Valparaiso (11/22): 5 pts., 7 rebs., 3-of-4 from the free throw line
32 Joe Chapman, 6-4, So., G
2003-04: 9.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, .50 3PT% (5-of-10)
vs. Valparaiso (11/22): 9 pts., 2 rebs., 2-of-3 from 3-pt line
34 Travis Diener, 6-1, Jr., G
2003-04: 19.3 pts., 5.3 assts., 4.0 rebs, 4.0 steals, 8-to-1 assist to turnover ratio
vs. Valparaiso (11/22): 26 pts., 9 assts., 2 stls., 3-of-7 from 3-pt range
40 Terry Sanders, 6-8, Sr., F
2003-04: 4.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, .571 FG%
vs. Valparaiso (11/22): 6 pts., 2 rebs. and 1 block

Northern Michigan Probable Starters 2003-04 Stats