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Marquette Men’s Lacrosse Preview: at Denver
TL;DR
Marquette men's lacrosse faces Denver in a crucial game on Friday night. A loss would end their season, while a win would improve their Big East record to 3-3.
Key points
- Marquette faces Denver in a critical lacrosse game.
- A loss would end Marquette's season.
- A win would improve their Big East record to 3-3.
- Both teams currently have a 2-3 record in the conference.
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Win a regular season game against Denver in Colorado for the first time in program history, or watch the season end.
That’s the list of options for Marquette men’s lacrosse on Friday night.
A loss would drop the Golden Eagles to 2-3 in Big East play while raising Denver to 2-3. Obviously the Pioneers win that tiebreaker thanks to the head to head results. There’s a possibility that Providence loses to St. John’s in their finale, thus creating a three-way tie at 2-3 in the standings. I don’t know how the tiebreakers would shake out there exactly, other than noting that all three squads would be 1-1 against each other, but the official team preview for this game says that MU’s season is over if they lose.
The biggest mental hurdle for head coach Jake Richard and his squad to overcome as they travel out west is the knowledge that they shouldn’t be in this position. Last weekend, they had a three goal lead on Villanova at three different points in the game. Two of those points were in the second half, and Marquette lost a three goal lead, saw VU take the lead, and then rally back to go up three with eight minutes left. That lead held until there was less than five minutes left, and Marquette was still leading on the scoreboard with 90 seconds left.
The game went to overtime, and it really should not have, and that means Villanova really should not have been able to take that game from Marquette. Had MU nailed down the edges there, they would be 3-1 in Big East play and safely in the conference tournament heading into the regular season finale. Instead, we’re here, hoping that Marquette can win back to back games against Denver for the first time in program history and thus punch their ticket to the postseason for the second straight season.
Big East Game #5: at Denver Pioneers (5-7, 1-3 Big East)
Q&A
What happens if Marquette loses to Denver in lacrosse?
If Marquette loses, their season will end with a 2-3 record in Big East play.
How does a win against Denver affect Marquette's standings?
A win would elevate Marquette to a 3-3 record in Big East play, potentially leading to a three-way tie depending on other game outcomes.
What is the significance of the game for Marquette lacrosse?
The game is significant as it represents Marquette's chance to win their first regular season game against Denver in program history.
What are the current standings for Marquette and Denver in the Big East?
Both Marquette and Denver currently have a 2-3 record in Big East play, making this game pivotal for their playoff hopes.
