Big East Showdown: Marquette vs #6 Denver Season Finale & Title Race
The Marquette men's lacrosse team's 2024 season is concluding, with the final game against Denver marking the end. Despite a 4-9 record and 0-4 standing in the Big East, the team had slim postseason hopes. The upcoming game against #6 Denver poses a tough challenge, with Denver leading the conference and aiming for a top seed.
By the Numbers- Marquette is 2-12 all-time against Denver.
- Denver has won seven straight games, positioning themselves well in the Big East.
- Denver ranks #26 on offense and #15 on defense.
- Malcolm Kleban, Denver's goalkeeper, has a 52% save rate this season.
Marquette's tough season has been characterized by a lack of consistent performance and failure to secure crucial wins, leading to their current standing.
State of Play- Marquette is in last place in the Big East standings at 0-4.
- Denver, with a 10-2 record, has already secured at least a share of the Big East regular-season title.
- Denver has wins over ranked teams like Georgetown and boasts a solid defensive record.
The upcoming game against Denver presents a challenging task for Marquette, trying to avoid a season-ending defeat and salvage some pride.
Bottom LineMarquette faces a formidable opponent in Denver, capping off a disappointing season with a final opportunity to compete against a top-ranked team, striving to end on a competitive note.
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