Losing three games against the top three teams in the Big East, with two of the games coming on the road would not be that big a deal. Especially with your starting point guard out with an injury. It hurt Marquette's seed a bit, but they could still show that they are a top-25 team to end the season. Turns out, the Golden Eagles are in free fall. Falling at home, on senior day in overtime to Syracuse was the clincher. The Orange are nearly as depth-challenged as the Golden Eagles, so it was not depth that cost Marquette. Simply put, Marquette does not have enough good players to challenge other teams at this point.
Marquette can expect a disappointing seed and a quick exit in the NCAA at this point.
Marquette made a late comeback to tie the game and send it to overtime. In the extra five minutes, though, it was Marquette that could not contain the Syracuse guards. Jonny Flynn and Andy Rautins scored 11 of the Orange's 13 points to lead Syracuse.
Marquette panicked early and hoisted threes that just did not fall. Marquette shot only 1-for-8 from the field and only one shot came from inside the arc. Barring a big run in the Big East Tournament, the Golden Eagles have slid to at least a No. 6 seed for the NCAA Tournament.
