#MUBB Hosts DePaul Sunday At 3 p.m. CT

Sunday, March 1

Milwaukee, WI

3 P.M. CT

Marquette University

DePaul

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2/26/2026 11:24:00 AM | Men's Basketball

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Markus Howard jersey retirement ceremony at halftime

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The Marquette University men's basketball team (10-18, 5-12 BIG EAST) continues BIG EAST Conference play on Sunday, March 1 when the squad hosts DePaul (15-13, 7-10 BIG EAST) at Fiserv Forum at 3 p.m. CT. FS1 features the national television broadcast, with Jack Kizer (play-by-play) and Phil Martelli (analyst) calling the action.

Series With DePaul Spans Program History

Marquette's all-time series with DePaul dates back to the 1917-18 season (second year of MU's varsity history) and includes 138 previous meetings, the highest total against any single opponent in team history.

The Golden Eagles own an 87-51 advantage in the series and the extensive matchup history has been aided by the fact the two programs have been in the same league dating back to the 1991-92 campaign. Since that season, the teams have shared affiliation in the Great Midwest Conference, Conference USA and BIG EAST.

DePaul claimed the first matchup this season, an 80-75 win at Wintrust Arena on Jan. 16. Nigel James Jr. led four players in double figures with 18 points.

Markus Howard To Have Jersey Retired

Former guard Markus Howard will be recognized with a jersey retirement at Fiserv Forum during a halftime ceremony against DePaul.

MARKUS HOWARD MARQUETTE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

One of just three two-time Consensus All-Americans (2019-20, first team - 2018-19 - second team) in program history (Butch Lee and Tyler Kolek)
BIG EAST Player of the Year (2018-19)
Program's all-time scoring leader (2,761) was the first player at MU to reach 2,000 career points and is ranked 23rd in NCAA Division I history (total points)
BIG EAST scoring leader in league games (1,587)

Howard's professional career has included a stop in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets (2020-22) and he has been with Spanish club Baskonia since 2022-23. Baskonia claimed the Copa del Rey title over Real Madrid last weekend.

Former all-time leading scorer Jerel McNeal had his jersey added to the rafters on Nov. 15 and former head coach Tom Crean joined the group on Feb. 7.

James Jr. One Of BIG EAST's Top Performers

A three-time BIG EAST Freshman of the Week and BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll selection (including Feb. 22), guard Nigel James Jr. is proving to be one of the league's top players, regardless of class.

The BIG EAST Freshman of the Year candidate has reached double figures in scoring in 16-of-17 league outings and ranks among the conference's top-10 in five-different categories (season long and BIG EAST only).

JAMES JR.'S SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Through games of Feb. 25, James Jr. is just one of four freshmen (AJ Dybantsa - BYU, Darius Acuff Jr. - Arkansas, Kavair Kennedy - Merrimack) in the country to lead his respective league in scoring (19.6 ppg.) in conference games.
James Jr. is also one of just three freshmen (Keaton Wagler - Illinois, Darius Acuff Jr.) in the nation to contribute at least 19.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per outing in conference matchups through games of Feb. 25.
First MU true freshman to have three games of 30-or-more points in a season.
Only BIG EAST player with three-games of 30-or-more points in 2025-26.
Fourth among BIG EAST players with nine 20-point games (seven in league play).
Tied for 20th (top BIG EAST newcomer) in the country among freshman in scoring (16.3 ppg.) through Feb. 25.
First BIG EAST freshman since Troy Murphy of Notre Dame in 1998-99 to have at least three 30+ point games in league regular season play.
Had first 30-point, 12-assist BIG EAST game since Chris Thomas of Notre Dame against Miami on Feb. 23, 2002 (only two occurrences since 1996).
In a regulation game, James Jr. is the fourth freshman with 30 points and 12 assists since 2001-02 (twice by Trae Young, Corey Sanders and Chris Thomas).
Scored 38 points vs. Providence on Jan. 19, the most by a MU true freshman.
On pace to finish in top-10 of nine different freshman-season categories at MU.

Gold Finally Claims Elusive Double-Double

Playing in his 134th career game, the fifth most in school history, senior forward Ben Gold finally collected his first-career double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds) in Tuesday's win over Georgetown.

The Wellington, New Zealand native narrowly missed the accomplishment earlier this season, eluding a double-double by just one rebound against Southern and Little Rock. He's ranked among the league leaders in rebounding (11th, 5.9 rpg.) and against Georgetown he finished 4-of-8 from the field, grabbed four of his boards at the offensive end and also chipped in three assists and a steal in 35 minutes of action.

Gold has a chance to reach former teammate David Joplin's (2021-25) career games played total of 139, which he set last season.

Owens Makes Most Of First-Career Start

Inserted into the starting lineup 30 minutes before the opening tip at Georgetown Tuesday night after Royce Parham was forced to miss the game with back tightness, sophomore Damarius Owens made the most of the opportunity.

The Rochester, N.Y. native made his first-career start in his 56th overall appearance and concluded the night with 11 points, two rebounds, an assist, a blocked shot and a steal in a personal-best 34 minutes on the court (previous high was 27 minutes, most recently at DePaul on Jan. 16).