Marquette and Missouri Set for Basketball Clash at United Center
Marquette will play Missouri at United Center in Chicago
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The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team will face the Missouri Tigers on November 15 at the United Center in Chicago. This matchup is part of Marquette's strategy to engage its significant alumni base in the city, following previous nonconference games there.
- 01Marquette will play Missouri on November 15 at the United Center in Chicago.
- 02This game aims to engage Marquette's large alumni base in Chicago.
- 03Marquette lost two previous nonconference games in Chicago last season.
- 04Missouri is bolstering its roster with top recruits and transfers.
- 05The matchup is part of a trend of scheduling more games in Chicago.
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The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team is set to play against the Missouri Tigers on November 15 at the United Center in Chicago. This game is part of Marquette's ongoing effort to connect with its substantial alumni and season-ticket holder base in the city. Last season, the Golden Eagles faced challenges in Chicago, losing to Indiana and Oklahoma in nonconference games. Marquette's athletic director, Mike Broeker, expressed enthusiasm for scheduling more games in Chicago, citing the positive response from fans and the potential for increased revenue opportunities. Missouri is expected to bring a competitive roster to this matchup, featuring five-star recruit Jason Crowe Jr. and transfers Jamier Jones from Providence and Bryson Tiller from Kansas.
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This game will provide an opportunity for Marquette to engage with its Chicago alumni and fans, potentially increasing attendance and support for the team.
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