Sunday, January 31
Milwaukee, WI
2:30 P.M. CT
Marquette University
vs
St. John's (Al's Night)
#MUBB Opens Homestand Sunday Vs. St. John's At 2:30 P.M. CT
1/29/2021 1:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FOX to feature national television broadcast
The Marquette University men's basketball team (8-8, 4-6 BIG EAST) opens a three-game homestand on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. CT when the squad hosts St. John's (10-7, 4-6 BIG EAST) at Fiserv Forum in BIG EAST Conference action.  FOX will feature the television broadcast, with Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst) calling the action.  The Golden Eagles's busy week will also include 4 p.m. CT matchups with Butler (Feb. 2) and Creighton (Feb. 6).
Al McGuire Ties Marquette And St. John'sÂ
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The all-time series (Marquette leads 23-15) began in 1959-60 and prior to the clinching of the BIG EAST title on the last day of the regular season in 2012-13, the series' top highlight was a 65-53 Marquette victory in the championship game of the 1970 National Invitation Tournament. Â
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MU claimed the title under the direction of legendary head coach Al McGuire, who played for three seasons at St. John's (1948-51). In his first season with the Redmen, he finished third in scoring with an 8.1 points per game average. Â
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The next season, St. John's finished with a 24-5 record as McGuire averaged 7.7 points a game. He finished his collegiate career in 1951, averaging 8.5 points per game and helping lead his team to third-place finishes in both the NIT and NCAA.Â
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McGuire's coaching career at Marquette included the 1977 national title, nine NCAA tournament appearances and a 295-80 overall record.
NABC Suits & Sneakers Week Jan. 25-31
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Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause – saving lives from cancer! Coaches and their staff across the nation wear sneakers (Jordan XI) during games to raise awareness. This fundraiser supports childhood cancer awareness through our Gold Together campaign which raises funds to support childhood cancer research, services and awareness, and cancer prevention efforts targeting children.
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Al McGuire Ties Marquette And St. John'sÂ
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The all-time series (Marquette leads 23-15) began in 1959-60 and prior to the clinching of the BIG EAST title on the last day of the regular season in 2012-13, the series' top highlight was a 65-53 Marquette victory in the championship game of the 1970 National Invitation Tournament. Â
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MU claimed the title under the direction of legendary head coach Al McGuire, who played for three seasons at St. John's (1948-51). In his first season with the Redmen, he finished third in scoring with an 8.1 points per game average. Â
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The next season, St. John's finished with a 24-5 record as McGuire averaged 7.7 points a game. He finished his collegiate career in 1951, averaging 8.5 points per game and helping lead his team to third-place finishes in both the NIT and NCAA.Â
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McGuire's coaching career at Marquette included the 1977 national title, nine NCAA tournament appearances and a 295-80 overall record.
NABC Suits & Sneakers Week Jan. 25-31
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Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event when basketball coaches across the country unite for a common cause – saving lives from cancer! Coaches and their staff across the nation wear sneakers (Jordan XI) during games to raise awareness. This fundraiser supports childhood cancer awareness through our Gold Together campaign which raises funds to support childhood cancer research, services and awareness, and cancer prevention efforts targeting children.
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