Instead of firing shots up from long range, the Marquette Golden Eagles took the ball inside in a season-opening 99-57 win over visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Nobody knew what kind of team coach Steve Wojciechowski would have after the graduating of all-time high scorer Markus Howard. So far, so good.
Theo John scored 13 points, had a dozen rebounds and five blocked shots, while high-profile freshman Dawson Garcia had 19.
Six Marquette players finished in double figures and the team’s unselfishness was confirmed by 20 assists on 29 field goals.
The Golden Eagles host Eastern Illinois Friday at the Fiserv Forum.
