Marquette University sending off men’s basketball team Wednesday as Sweet 16 excitement builds on campus

March 27, 2024


David Joplin celebrates on the courtMILWAUKEE — Marquette University is playing in its 17th Sweet 16 in team history when it takes the floor Friday evening against North Carolina State University. Here is some updated information as the campus celebrates more March Madness.

Media interested in visiting campus should contact Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication, at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu, to coordinate coverage.

Marquette faculty and staff experts are also available. Below is a list of previously shared experts with one timely addition.

March Madness experts

New this week: In a build up to Friday night’s game, look back at the excitement of last weekend. David Joplin sealed Marquette’s win over Colorado in the NCAA Tournament second round with two free throws with seven seconds remaining in regulation. Dr. William Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences, can discuss implications from neuroscience on successful free-throw shooting. Some of the factors he points out are motor styles, “muscle memory,” priming and the effects of stress/anxiety on shooting success. He can be reached at william.cullinan@marquette.edu.

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About Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.


About Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu