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Michigan basketball hosts Marquette in matchup of top defenses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Michigan basketball hosts Marquette in matchup of top defenses

Summary

Michigan basketball plays against Marquette on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at home, marking their first meeting since 2016. The Wolverines, ranked No. 20, are looking to improve their record after a loss to UConn and a previous win over a lower-tier team. Marquette boasts the top effective field goal and 3-point defenses nationally, but has struggled offensively. The match is a test for both teams as Michigan attempts to develop its rotations and integrate new players early in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Michigan is 1-1 and ranked No. 20 in the nation.
•Marquette is 2-0, coming off a poor previous season.
•Marquette leads the country in effective field goal defense at 29.5%.
•The last matchup between these teams was in 2016, where Michigan won 79-61.
•Michigan's bench has been underperforming, contributing only 18.6% of points.

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3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball has a test against Marquette's swarming Shaka Smart defense

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Marquette's is ranked No. 1 in effective field goal defense (29.5), No. 1 in 3-point defense (16.4%) and No. 4 in block rate (25.8%) per KenPom.
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