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Marquette Looks to Avoid Big East Cellar in Matchup with Georgetown
Golden Eagles and Hoyas both struggling in conference play this season
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Marquette and Georgetown, two teams mired in disappointing Big East campaigns, meet on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. The Golden Eagles are looking to avoid sole possession of the conference cellar, while the Hoyas hope to climb into the top half of the standings with a win.
Why it matters
This matchup features two programs that were expected to fare better in the Big East this season. Marquette was picked to finish sixth in the preseason poll, while Georgetown was projected to be a middle-of-the-pack team. Instead, both squads have struggled mightily, putting their NCAA Tournament hopes in serious jeopardy barring a surprise run in the conference tournament.
The details
Marquette has won just 4 of its 16 Big East games, while Georgetown sits tied for eighth in the conference with a 5-11 record. The Golden Eagles are coming off a home loss to St. John's, while the Hoyas fell on the road to Seton Hall over the weekend. Both teams have had difficulty generating consistent offense, with Marquette shooting just 29% from 3-point range against the Red Storm and Georgetown managing only 27.3% from the field in its loss to the Pirates.
- Marquette lost at home to St. John's, 76-70, in their last game.
- Georgetown lost over the weekend at Seton Hall, 51-47.
The players
Marquette Golden Eagles
An American college basketball team that competes in the Big East Conference.
Georgetown Hoyas
The athletic program of Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C.
Shaka Smart
The head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team.
Ed Cooley
The head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team.
Nigel James Jr.
A player for the Marquette Golden Eagles who led the team with 25 points in their last game.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
This matchup between two struggling Big East programs highlights the challenges both Marquette and Georgetown have faced this season. With NCAA Tournament hopes fading, the winner will look to build momentum heading into the conference tournament, while the loser will be left to ponder what went wrong in a disappointing campaign.
