Press Release: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. New Mexico Lobos at 2025 NCAA Tournament
Date: March 14, 2025
Location: Rocket Arena
The No. 7 seed Marquette Golden Eagles are set to face the No. 10 seed New Mexico Lobos in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday evening. Marquette concludes the season with a record of 23-10, making this their 37th tournament appearance, and their fourth consecutive year in the competition. In contrast, the New Mexico Lobos, having finished the regular season at 26-7, are participating in their 17th tournament, a feat they achieved for the second straight year.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:25 p.m. ET. The latest odds from SportsLine favor the Golden Eagles by 4 points, with an over/under of 152.5 total points.
SportsLine’s Projection Model, renowned for its accuracy, has been performing impressively, with a record of 228-166 (+2025) on top-rated college basketball picks since 2023. With a history of successful simulations and having beaten over 91% of CBS Sports entries in four of the last six tournaments, the model has solidified its reputation within the betting community.
Player Highlights:
For New Mexico, junior guard Donovan Dent leads the team with an average of 20.6 points and 6.4 assists per game, alongside senior center Nelly Junior Joseph, who contributes significantly with his rebounding prowess, ranking third nationally with 11.2 rebounds per game.
Marquette counters with senior guard Kam Jones, producing 19.3 points and 5.9 assists per game, and senior forward David Joplin, who adds another layer to their offense with his shooting ability.
As excitement builds for this matchup, followers can access expert predictions and insights at SportsLine to make informed betting decisions.
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