Marquette University's men's basketball team defeated the University of Colorado in the NCAA Tournament second round, with Marquette advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013. Led by standout performances from Tyler Kolek and Kam Jones, Marquette showcased exceptional offense, shooting 68% from the field in the first half. The game ended with Marquette winning 81-77, securing a spot in the next round.
Dwyane Wade is ecstatic for Marquette basketball after Golden Eagles advance to Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament https://t.co/pGODWUfPSg
Marquette coach Shaka Smart gets emotional after team edges out Colorado to reach Sweet 16 https://t.co/KffhCb2U8J
Menโs basketball: Marquette eliminates CU Buffs in second-round thriller https://t.co/zGqR8owLyA
Tyler Kolek needed March Madness success. He got it when Marquette beat Colorado to reach Sweet 16 https://t.co/X2dcqeFQ6Z
#mubb basketball holds off Colorado in #MarchMadness, advances to Sweet 16 behind Tyler Kolek's big day https://t.co/QPiZzE2nKe โ๏ธ โฆ@BenSteeleMJSโฉ
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
Marquette survives March Madness scare, holds off Colorado to reach Sweet 16 https://t.co/BVXjgTiAN8 https://t.co/PovF35oQ78
Shaka Smart gets emotional after Marquette basketball advances to Sweet 16 in March Madness https://t.co/TwvxUTSW3C
.@DwyaneWade is hyped for his alma mater @MarquetteMBB reaching the Sweet 16 ๐บ https://t.co/UtTmKVojvq
Colorado loses to Marquette 77-81 in second round of March Madness https://t.co/ydLM6YMF3W https://t.co/vg3xFSCPmK
Social media reacts to Marquette basketball advancing to Sweet 16 afer March Madness win over Colorado https://t.co/ua34U9vCXh
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
Postgame with @MarquetteMBB Shaka Smith and Tyler Kolek after the Golden Eagles reached the Sweet 16 for @Marchmadnessmbb: https://t.co/s9OneOWkob
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.
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
Congrats, @MarquetteMBB. What a fantastic basketball game to watch. Love what @CoachShakaSmart says here. Like the old saying, โPeople don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.โ Iโve always believed that, and you can hear it here in his voice. Love it. ๐ ๐ https://t.co/gHghmnW1Uh
Tyler Kolek is the first player with: ๐ 10+ PTS ๐ 10+ AST ๐ 5+ REB in back-to-back tourney games since 1993. https://t.co/ROyVqRBYuG
Tyler Kolek and KJ Simpson gave us a BATTLE to start the day in the Round of 32 โ๏ธ #MarchMadness https://t.co/cgCkPtOSUX
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
Following the win, @MarquetteMBB Head Coach Shaka Smart and Tyler Kolek joined @TheAndyKatz postgameโฌ๏ธ https://t.co/E2QhcVj8WR
Tyler Kolek is the first player with: ๐ 10+ PTS ๐ 10+ REB ๐ 5+ AST in back-to-back tourney games since 1993. https://t.co/BiFUDOI8y7
Shaka Smartโs 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. ๐ 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
"I love these guys, I don't want the season to end" โค๏ธ Shaka Smart walks @TheAndyKatz through how he feels making the #Sweet16 ๐ค #MarchMadness https://t.co/oXX8zxiupM
For the first time in over ten years... Welcome back to the #Sweet16, @MarquetteMBB ๐ #MarchMadness https://t.co/KogDlC2kLN
Shaka Smart rules.
Strange ending to an excellent basketball game. Marquette knocks off the #CUBuffs in the "Round of 32" by four points, 81-77. #Buffs finish the 2023-24 season with a 26-11 record. Team stats from today --> https://t.co/ApzwIZMwIA
Congrats on an amazing season! The Buffs lost 77-81 to Marquette University in the second round of March Madness. https://t.co/IN4iFDCbdL
Marquette keeps on dancing ๐บ #MarchMadness @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/TchYijgs27
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
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.
Now 4-8. Two huge ones by David Joplin. Marquette on verge of first Sweet 16 since 2013. https://t.co/T4VW2JnPc6
Marquette has made 22 of 27 two-point shots today. Phenomenal finishing in the paint.
This game is getting VERY MARCHY @MarquetteMBB @CUBuffsMBB https://t.co/K3rarMjX3b
The Marquette offense was lights out in the first half ๐ฅ #MarchMadness @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/alP7y7Mq99
Marquette shoots 68% from the field vs Colorado to take a 45-34 lead into halftime! ๐๐ฅ #MarchMadness https://t.co/i2Q6328niv
#Buffs trail Marquette, 45-34, at halftime. Marquette was shooting 47.8% as a team coming into today's game. The Golden Eagles shot 67.9% in first half against #CUBuffs. Combination of bad defense and hot shooting, & #CUBuffs missed a lot of open shots in first half. MU PGโฆ https://t.co/bqN8mGvoPs
Simply a ridiculous offensive half from Marquette. 68% from the field, missed only two 2-pointers, buried six 3-pointers. Kam Jones his typically unguardable self. And Colorado providing zero resistance in transition. Marquette just pushing the ball with pace and getting layups.
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
Kam Jones has 13 of Marquette's 30 points, sizzling early. He's 3-5 from three, Colorado is 1-8.
What a start for Marquette.
Marquette is up early! https://t.co/zR9HaJiloW
Marquette is so good defensively Love this start. Colorado looks sleepy, or shook. They arent even running offensive through da Silva? Eagles swarming Lampkin Love this! https://t.co/TFNNsPPIiR
Marquette up 22-11, forcing turnovers and scoring in transition. Eagles shooting 71.4 percent, which is adequate.
Marquette jumps out to an early lead ๐ค #MarchMadness @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/tAOcm3XdKx
Tyler Kolek is ready for a #MarchMadness battle ๐ @MarquetteMBB https://t.co/3QDzhQA2ip
Will Colorado or Marquette advance to the #Sweet16? https://t.co/Opss1djWms