Marquette vs. New Mexico, NCAA Tournament first round: Photos
New Mexico guard Tru Washington (3) defends Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts in the first half against New Mexico in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette forward David Joplin (23) shoots in the first half against New Mexico in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell, middle, is double-teamed by New Mexico guard CJ Noland (0) and forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6) during Friday’s NCAA Tournament game in Cleveland.
Marquette forward David Joplin (23) dribbles beside New Mexico center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette forward Ben Gold (12) dribbles beside New Mexico center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Marquette guard Chase Ross falls in the first half against New Mexico in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) dribbles beside New Mexico forward Filip Borovicanin, left, in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
The Marquette bench celebrates in the first half against New Mexico in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) drives to the basket beside New Mexico guard Donovan Dent (2) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
New Mexico center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) defends Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6) knocks the ball away from Marquette forward Royce Parham (13) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6) blocks a shot by Marquette forward Royce Parham (13) in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino reacts in the first half against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
New Mexico guard Donovan Dent celebrates in the second half against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
UNM guards Tru Washington (3) and Donovan Dent (2) celebrate after the Lobos’ win over Marquette on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Cleveland.
UNM guard CJ Noland celebrates during the Lobos’ win over Marquette on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Cleveland.
UNM guard Donovan Dent dribbles around Marquette forward Royce Parham, middle, and guard Chase Ross, left, during an NCAA tournament first-round game on March 21 in Cleveland.
UNM head coach Richard Pitino celebrates the Lobos’ win against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night in Cleveland.
New Mexico center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) dribbles beside Marquette forward Ben Gold, left, in the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
New Mexico forward Mustapha Amzil (22) shoots in the second half against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.
