2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule

[Shooter McGavin]

20-14 all time against Dayton.  I guess I thought it was more of a traditional rival when both schools were independent.  Thought we would have played them more.

[MUfan12]

Dayton got the homiest of home whistles that night.

I also think that was a 2 for 1 series, and Brian Gregory backed out of the second game in MKE which pissed Crean off. They had to schedule a D2 team to fill the spot last minute.

[marqfan22]

I assumed the same. Surprised the first meeting was in the late 80's. I thought two Midwest, Catholic, Independent schools would have matched up much earlier

20-14 all time against Dayton.  I guess I thought it was more of a traditional rival when both schools were independent.  Thought we would have played them more.

[tower912]

MU played home and home with Dayton, DePaul, and ND each season I was there (84-88).

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I assumed the same. Surprised the first meeting was in the late 80's. I thought two Midwest, Catholic, Independent schools would have matched up much earlier

I always assumed Dayton was one of those long time played teams like DePaul, ND & Xavier.
I never looked at the all-time record.

[Billy Hoyle]

I assumed the same. Surprised the first meeting was in the late 80's. I thought two Midwest, Catholic, Independent schools would have matched up much earlier

if this is coming from Gomarquette.com it may not be accurate (it says we didn't play DePaul until 1989 and Bucky until 1988). Per the Dayton Daily News, we did play them twice in 1966 and 1968, but not again until 1980.

[Fieldhouse Flyer]

Wait until the Dayton posters show up on the board before the game.

Not to worry. I signed up to MUScoop this morning, in the event that an opportunity to present relevant factual information of interest to Marquette fans might arise. It has. I won't be posting here again until gameday (December 14, 2024).  If Marquette wins, I'll certainly show up again to congratulate you on your road victory. If Dayton wins, I won't be posting until gameday @ Marquette 2025, and only to wish Marquette 'good luck'.

I always assumed Dayton was one of those long time played teams like DePaul, ND & Xavier. I never looked at the all-time record.

Brewtown Andy's take on things is well worth a read:

I Regret To Inform You That Marquette Men's Basketball Is Playing Dayton (Brewtown Andy, Anonymous Eagle – July 10, 2024)

For those of you who are interested in the history of Marquette University and its former rivalry with Dayton, this is probably the most comprehensive article written on the subject:

History of the Former Dayton-Marquette Rivalry (Fieldhouse Flyer – May 8, 2020 - 75th anniversary of VE Day)

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Dayton is a POS University

2024 Best Catholic Colleges in America (Niche.com)

1. Georgetown University (National Ranking: #12 of 1,537)
2. University of Notre Dame (#27)
4. Villanova University (#56)
7. University of Dayton (#128)
--- University of Connecticut (#136)
10. Saint Louis University (#191)
11. Creighton University (#196)
15. DePaul University (#213)
20. Marquette University (#277)
24. Seton Hall University (#315)
29. Gonzaga University (#351)
---- Butler University (#382)
40. Providence College (#426)
86. Xavier University (#803)
106. St. John's university (#943)

Niche's 2024 College Rankings were published on August 25, 2023, ranking 160 Catholic Colleges and 1,537 colleges nationally.  It is anticipated that Niche.com will publish their 2025 college rankings during the last week of August, 2024, accessible by the same link above.

Edit:  Niche.com's 2024 National College Rankings added (in parentheses) to listing above.

[tower912]

Welcome.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

👀

[The Sultan]

Not to worry. I signed up to MUScoop this morning, in the event that an opportunity to present relevant factual information of interest to Marquette fans might arise. It has. I won't be posting here again until gameday (December 14, 2024).  If Marquette wins, I'll certainly show up again to congratulate you on your road victory. If Dayton wins, I won't be posting until gameday @ Marquette 2025, and only to wish Marquette 'good luck'.

Brewtown Andy's take on things is well worth a read:

I Regret To Inform You That Marquette Men's Basketball Is Playing Dayton (Brewtown Andy, Anonymous Eagle – July 10, 2024)

For those of you who are interested in the history of Marquette University and its former rivalry with Dayton, this is probably the most comprehensive article written on the subject:

History of the Former Dayton-Marquette Rivalry (Fieldhouse Flyer – May 8, 2020 - 75th anniversary of VE Day)

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2024 Best Catholic Colleges in America (Niche.com)

Man there is no more thin-skinned fan base than Dayton's.

[tower912]

God forbid you think he changes goalposts.

[The Sultan]

God forbid you think he changes goalposts.

He doesn't seem dishonest like that.

[Billy Hoyle]

Man there is no more thin-skinned fan base than Dayton's.

Have you not met SLU fans? The "we were going to be the new Gonzaga until Rick died" bunch?

[MUDPT]

Dayton got the homiest of home whistles that night.

I also think that was a 2 for 1 series, and Brian Gregory backed out of the second game in MKE which pissed Crean off. They had to schedule a D2 team to fill the spot last minute.

Yes. I was there as well. I remember Wade taking the ball baseline, took one dribble, "knocking over" their 250# power forward for a charge late in the game. Anyone know if they have the Freeway wannabe band director?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Not to worry. I signed up to MUScoop this morning, in the event that an opportunity to present relevant factual information of interest to Marquette fans might arise. It has. I won't be posting here again until gameday (December 14, 2024).  If Marquette wins, I'll certainly show up again to congratulate you on your road victory. If Dayton wins, I won't be posting until gameday @ Marquette 2025, and only to wish Marquette 'good luck'.

Brewtown Andy's take on things is well worth a read:

I Regret To Inform You That Marquette Men's Basketball Is Playing Dayton (Brewtown Andy, Anonymous Eagle – July 10, 2024)

For those of you who are interested in the history of Marquette University and its former rivalry with Dayton, this is probably the most comprehensive article written on the subject:

History of the Former Dayton-Marquette Rivalry (Fieldhouse Flyer – May 8, 2020 - 75th anniversary of VE Day)

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2024 Best Catholic Colleges in America (Niche.com)

I know it's offensive to assume that all Dayton fans know each other, but we've always wondered the identity of this guy: https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=34539.msg422884#msg422884 Do you happen to recognize him?

[willie warrior]

Dayton got the homiest of home whistles that night.

I also think that was a 2 for 1 series, and Brian Gregory backed out of the second game in MKE which pissed Crean off. They had to schedule a D2 team to fill the spot last minute.

That was about right for Crean, a
D2 team. One great thing about Crean, that Final 4 team brings back memories, but ugh against Kansas.

[Uncle Rico]

That was about right for Crean, a
D2 team. One great thing about Crean, that Final 4 team brings back memories, but ugh against Kansas.

Thanks, Warner

[Billy Hoyle]

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Niche's 2024 College Rankings were published on August 25, 2023, ranking 160 Catholic Colleges and 1,537 colleges nationally.  It is anticipated that Niche.com will publish their 2025 college rankings during the last week of August, 2024, accessible by the same link above.

Edit:  Niche.com's 2024 National College Rankings added (in parentheses) to listing above.

any rankings listing DePaul above any Big East school cannot be taken seriously.

[GoFastAndWin]

Dayton fans love their basketball. They travel. Sure they can be a bit obnoxious and over-the-top. So can just about any fanbase. They would be a fine addition to the BigEast.

[The Sultan]

Dayton fans love their basketball. They travel. Sure they can be a bit obnoxious and over-the-top. So can just about any fanbase. They would be a fine addition to the BigEast.

They would have been added already if that were the case.

[wadesworld]

They would have been added already if that were the case.

Yeah. They'd be a fine addition if they Big East gets raided and we wanted to make the best mid major we could. But MU would be raided about 3rd in the BE.

[tower912]

I like Dayton and would happily take them if the Big East chooses to expand.   MU'S record against schools that currently make up the A-10 is not as impressive as we might like.

[MU82]

I like Dayton and would happily take them if the Big East chooses to expand.   MU'S record against schools that currently make up the A-10 is not as impressive as we might like.

Seriously curious, tower. What do you like about Dayton?

FWIW, I neither like nor dislike Dayton, though I've enjoyed poking fun at the Dayton fan who posted here.

[GoFastAndWin]

I like Dayton and would happily take them if the Big East chooses to expand.   MU'S record against schools that currently make up the A-10 is not as impressive as we might like.

This is not meant as a dis of anyone who proudly wore the Blue and Gold, but many of the games which compiled that record occurred when MU started guys like Grosse, Nethen, Candelino, Leurck, and Flory. 

[tower912]

Both sides of my family are from there or  near there. I was born near there and lived there in my early years.  My sister and her husband attended UD.  I have hung out with many of their friends and fellow Flyer alum.   My high school had many Marianist priests and brothers from UD.  There are more Dayton alum than MU alum in my parish and attached to both Catholic high schools my children attended.   I have never had an interaction with any of them where I thought 'what an a-hole'.   
UD has the exact profile the Big East is looking for from a size, history, fanbase perspective.   The only downside is it is in Dayton.