No. 15 Marquette Set to Face Georgia in Bahamas Non-Conference Matchup
The undefeated Golden Eagles and Bulldogs clash at Imperial Arena with Marquette favored by 6.5 points.
- Marquette Golden Eagles (5-0) will face Georgia Bulldogs (5-0) at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, with tip-off scheduled for 11 a.m. ET on Saturday.
- Marquette, ranked No. 15 in the AP poll, is coming off a dominant 76-58 victory over No. 6 Purdue earlier this week, led by Stevie Mitchell's 21 points.
- Georgia also remains undefeated, with their most recent win being a 93-45 blowout against Alabama A&M, highlighted by Asa Newell's efficient 17-point performance.
- BetMGM sets Marquette as 6.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 152.5 points, and analysts predict a high-scoring game due to both teams' offensive efficiency.
- Marquette's strong perimeter defense and Georgia's rebounding prowess are expected to be key factors in determining the outcome of this early-season matchup.