Arrr, Marquette's coach Shaka Smart be sheddin' tears of joy as his crew sails into the Sweet 16!
2024-03-24
Arrr, me hearties! Marquette's coach, Shaka Smart, hath sailed through rough seas to reach the Sweet 16 once more. The victory o'er Colorado hath brought tears to his eyes, as he celebrates his Golden Eagles' triumph against all odds. Aye, 'tis a tale of true grit and perseverance!
The Marquette Golden Eagles be sailin' to the Sweet 16 after a fierce battle with the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament. Arrr, the 81-77 victory weren't no easy plunder, even with Marquette holdin' an 11-point lead at halftime. It be comin' down to key plays in the clutch, with veteran guard Tyler Kolek makin' some clutch shots to keep Marquette ahead until the final horn sounded in their favor.After the game, Marquette head coach Shaka Smart be talkin' to CBS’ Andy Katz, and he be gettin' choked up with emotion. "Just gratitude," Smart said, tryin' to hold back tears. His emotion be showin' why he be a great coach, whether it be durin' VCU's Final Four run in 2011 or showin' his heart in defeat with the University of Texas.Smart's third season with Marquette be seein' him back in the Sweet 16 after not winnin' a tournament game in his first season. His team be preparin' to face No. 11 NC State in the next round, a team makin' a Cinderella run after beatin' Texas Tech and Oakland."Love. I love these guys," Smart said when asked what keeps him goin'. "I don’t want this season to end, that’s the biggest thing. So now we get several more days. Get to go home and rest up. Go down to Dallas."