Marquette loses to NC State, students reflect on tournament exit
MILWAUKEE - It was a gray and gloomy Saturday morning in Milwaukee, and things weren’t the brightest on Marquette University's campus after a tough Sweet 16 loss on Friday night, March 29.
"Not going to lie, I feel a little disappointed," said Cristian Vargas.
Students had hoped to go from sweet to elite, but the Golden Eagles fell Friday night.
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"I think that losing to an 11th-seed is kind of the worst part. We definitely had a lot more in the tank," said Alex Wintering, who watched the big game with friends. "Every single shot you had people screaming."
"We did a great job. But we were kind of not in sync with each other," said Bhoom Simaree.
NCAA Tournament: NC State beats Marquette in Sweet 16
The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team lost to the NC State Wolfpack in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 29.
A day after the loss, fans are trying to see a silver lining.
"I think we had a good run though," said Vargas, "It brings together students no matter if you’re a freshman, senior, what major you’re in."
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Basketball is ingrained here, and on this gray day, there is hope.
"I’m hoping we can pick up the pace a little bit. Next year, if all goes well and Shaka keeps doing things according to plan, maybe a championship. Who knows," Wintering said.