Marquette University's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, following a victory over Colorado with a final score of 81-77. The game saw Marquette taking a 45-34 lead into halftime, with Tyler Kolek delivering a standout performance. Kolek not only achieved a double-double but also became the first player since 1993 to record 10+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ rebounds in back-to-back tournament games, totaling 21 points and 11 assists in this match. Marquette's next challenge will be against NC State, a rematch echoing their 1974 national championship game. Head coach Shaka Smart, marking his first Sweet 16 appearance since leading VCU to the Final Four in 2011, was visibly emotional over the team's achievement.
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Pick and roll clinic by Tyler Kolek helping Marquette advance to the Sweet 16 with a win over Colorado. Got anywhere he wanted on the floor, finishing skillfully and delivering phenomenal passes. 21 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds for the projected first round pick. https://t.co/agPWRwUgtt
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I picked Marquette to win in my bracket largely because of Tyler Kolek's ability as a PG, even though he was injured prior to the tournament. Sees the court so well. All three of the #CUBuffs' match-ups in this tournament were tough, and they found a way to win two of 'em. https://t.co/oWg9gsi6C8
Players w/ 2+ games in same NCAA Tournament w/ 10+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds since 1984 (when assists became official): Tyler Kolek, Marquette, 2024 Jason Kidd, Cal, 1993
Marquette punches their ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013 👊🎟 #MarchMadness https://t.co/Xqa7qHcVDA
Postgame with @MarquetteMBB Shaka Smith and Tyler Kolek after the Golden Eagles reached the Sweet 16 for @Marchmadnessmbb: https://t.co/s9OneOWkob
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The @MarquetteMBB led by superstar PTPer TYLER KOLEK @KolekTyler witb 21 points-11 assists SURVIVE & ADVANCE to the SWEET SIXTEEN by edging mentally tough @CUBuffsMBB 81-77.
😂😂😂😂😂 We love it!! https://t.co/Q5mGPkwIq7
Since the NCAA has tracked individual assists (1984), two players have had consecutive NCAA Tournament games with at least 15 points, 10 assists and five rebounds: Draymond Green, Michigan State March 17, 2011 & March 16, 2012 Tyler Kolek, @MarquetteMBB March 22 & 24, 2024 https://t.co/KcyGqJuTwH
Tyler Kolek is the first player with: 🏀 10+ PTS 🏀 10+ AST 🏀 5+ REB in back-to-back tourney games since 1993. https://t.co/ROyVqRBYuG
Tyler Kolek had his second straight double-double in the NCAA Tournament to help Marquette advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. https://t.co/jD3pwdSbnn
Marquette will face NC State in the Sweet Sixteen, 50 years after those two met for the national championship. Wolfpack won that one.
Following the win, @MarquetteMBB Head Coach Shaka Smart and Tyler Kolek joined @TheAndyKatz postgame⬇️ https://t.co/E2QhcVj8WR
Marquette fans seeing the Golden Eagles advance to the Sweet 16 😮💨 #MarchMadness https://t.co/J4vd1EeF9V
Tyler Kolek is the first player with: 🏀 10+ PTS 🏀 10+ REB 🏀 5+ AST in back-to-back tourney games since 1993. https://t.co/BiFUDOI8y7
Shaka Smart’s emotions must have been personal as well. He returns to the Sweet 16 for the first time since his Final Four run with VCU in 2011.
Tyler Kolek's double-double leads Marquette to a W over the Buffaloes. 👏 https://t.co/KoSc9y9pFO
Most games with, 10+ Points, 10+ Assists, 5+ Rebounds in a tourney over the last 40 years Tyler Kolek 2 Draymond Green 2 Jason Kidd 2 https://t.co/cnIFqFWJL8
Marquette is going to the Sweet 16! 🏀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/py5KVkZzGA
MARQUETTE KEEPS DANCING. 🪩 WELCOME TO THE SWEET 16. 🥳 https://t.co/CTBApbpDlK
.@MarquetteMBB is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013 🕺 https://t.co/FLDaTNCifh
WELCOME TO THE #SWEET16 @MarquetteMBB 🙌 #MarchMadness https://t.co/vbfwdGvcls
NC State gets second-seeded Marquette on Friday. Echoes of 1974.
Marquette hangs on! Marquette makes its first Sweet 16 since 2013, and head coach Shaka Smart is headed to his first Sweet 16 since he led VCU to the Final Four in 2011.
SWEET SWEET SHAKA SMART @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/S6Qxvw4hFS
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Marquette is headed to its first Sweet 16 since 2013, Shaka Smart is headed to his first Sweet 16 since he led VCU to a Final Four in 2011. Kam Jones lights-out in the first half, Tyler Kolek masterclass in manipulating the defense in the second. Got wherever he wanted.
(2) MARQUETTE HANGS ON TO ADVANCE 😨 The Golden Eagles take down (10) Colorado 81-77 for a berth in the Sweet 16! #MarchMadness https://t.co/P2X1uNVubf
Marquette trying to close this one out to advance to the Sweet 16 😮💨 #MarchMadness @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/qb8WlPQtNZ
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Marquette 45, Colorado 34 at half. Eagles backcourt of Jones and Kolek have combined for 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. They're a handful.
Marquette basketball vs Colorado game photos in 2024 NCAA Tournament second round https://t.co/f3drrXGZFM
What a start for Marquette.
Marquette is up early! https://t.co/zR9HaJiloW
Marquette jumps out to an early lead 😤 #MarchMadness @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/tAOcm3XdKx
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