(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) The Marquette University men’s basketball team (9-1, 0-0 BIG EAST) returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. CT when the squad travels to Dayton (8-2, 0-0 Atlantic 10) to conclude the non-conference portion of the 2024-25 campaign. CBS Sports Network features the national television broadcast, with Chris Lewis (play-by-play) and Steve Lappas (analyst) calling the action. Following Saturday’s outing, the Golden Eagles will open BIG EAST Conference action on Wednesday, Dec. 18 against Butler at Fiserv Forum.
Series With Flyers Began In 1966-67 Campaign
Marquette and Dayton have an extended all-time series history, but haven’t met on the court since the 2008-09 campaign.
The Golden Eagles hold a 21-14 advantage in the series, with the last victory at Dayton coming on Dec. 27, 1996.
The most recent matchup came on Nov. 29, 2008 in the Chicago Invitational and the Flyers posted an 89-75 win.
Head coach Shaka Smart worked for Oliver Purnell at Dayton as director of basketball operations for two seasons (2001-03). During that time, the Flyers registered a 45-17 mark and won the 2003 Atlantic 10 Championship. The 2002-03 squad posted a 24-6 record and earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
MU Wrapping Up Tough Non-League Schedule
Saturday’s game at Dayton will conclude the non-conference portion of the 2024-25 campaign for the Golden Eagles, a schedule that ranks amongst the toughest in the nation.
Through games of Dec. 11, the NCAA ranks Marquette’s schedule as the 11th-toughest in the country. The Golden Eagles faced a trio of top-25 teams (#6 Purdue, #6 Iowa State and #11 Wisconsin) and also traveled to Maryland and faced Georgia at a neutral site.
This season’s matchups with Maryland, Purdue and Dayton all marked the beginning of home-and-home series.
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