Marquette's attendance drops as team struggles during the season

Marquette's men's basketball team saw a significant attendance decline during the 2025-26 season, finishing with a 12-20 record. Key matchups against Big East opponents showed notable drops in ticket sales compared to the previous year, particularly against Xavier and Villanova, where attendance fell by over 20% and 12% respectively. Factors contributing to this trend included poor team performance and unfavorable game scheduling. Analysis indicates that general fan interest was low, affecting both season ticket holders and day-of sales. The final home games of the season faced the challenge of limited playoff aspirations for the team.

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