Marquette Golden Eagles Face Providence Friars in Critical Matchup

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Marquette Golden Eagles (20-7, 11-5 Big East) will host the Providence Friars (12-15, 6-10 Big East) on February 25, 2025, in a crucial matchup for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the conference.

Marquette enters the contest after suffering a disappointing 81-66 defeat against Villanova on Friday, with Zaide Lowery leading the scoring with 25 points. Providence also seeks to bounce back from a loss, having fallen to Georgetown 93-72 in their most recent game where Bensley Joseph posted 25 points.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Fiserv Forum, and fans can catch the action live on Fox Sports 1. Tickets are still available for those wishing to attend.

The Golden Eagles average 76.9 points per game and have a scoring differential of +252 for the season. They outscore their opponents by an average of 9.3 points per game. Notably, Marquette has been effective from beyond the arc, sinking 9.3 three-pointers per game while allowing 7.2 from opponents.

At home, Marquette scores 80.0 points per game, which is 7.5 points higher than their road average of 72.5. However, the team’s recent form shows a dip, averaging 71.2 points over their last ten games.

On the other side, Providence’s offensive performance has been modest, scoring 72.4 points per game and holding a +22 scoring differential. They are particularly proficient at shooting three-pointers, averaging 9.5 per game, compared to the 6.8 made by their opponents.

In terms of individual performances, Marquette’s Kam Jones leads the team with an average of 18.6 points, while Providence’s Bryce Hopkins stands out for the Friars, averaging 17.0 points per game.

With both teams fighting for valuable positioning as the season winds down, the stakes are high for this matchup. “Every game is crucial at this stage,” said Marquette point guard Kam Jones. “We need to rally together and finish strong.”

The Golden Eagles and Friars have had their ups and downs this season, but both coach’s intentions for this game are the same: a hard-fought battle for a much-needed win.