Marquette vs Providence: James' Rise & Tournament Hopes

0:00On March 4th, Marquette's men's basketball team wraps up road games with a match up at Providence on Wednesday March 4th at 6 p.m. Central Time. The Golden Eagles sit at 10 wins and 19 losses overall, 5 and 13 in B.I.G.P.A.'s T-Play, while Providence is 14 and 15, 7 and 11 in conference. Catch the action on peacock with John Fonsa on play by play in Tim Wells analyzing. The all-time series favors Marquette 27 games to 15 over 42 meetings. Fans remember early national invitation tournament clashes, quirky delays like a bat on the court and a wet floor, plus standout performances, including Marcus Howard's 52 points. Most recently, Marquette edged Providence 105 to 104 in overtime, back on January 19. With two games left, Marquette has clinched an opening round spot in the B.I.G.E.A.'s T-Terneman on Wednesday March 11. They could climb as high as 7th place, keeping all three potential first round foes in play.

1:02Right now, the 11th seated Golden Eagles would face 6th seed Creighton at 8 p.m. Central Time in Madison Square Garden. Freshman Guard Nigel James Jr. shines as a top B.I.G.E.A.'s T-Newcomer and Weekly Honor winner four times. He's hit double figures in scoring in 17 of 18 conference games, ranking high end points, assists, and more. Nationally, he's one of just two freshmen averaging at least 19 points, five assists, and three rebounds in league play. James has dropped 30 or more points in three games this season, including a freshman record 38 against Providence. On pace for multiple Marquette freshman marks, he brings huge upside as Marquette eyes a strong tournament push, starting with these final. Regular season test. Regular season test.