Marquette faces New Mexico in 2025 NCAA Tournament

Marquette, a No. 7 seed, will face No. 10 New Mexico in the NCAA Tournament. Marquette has had a strong season with notable wins but struggles with scoring consistency. New Mexico boasts a talented roster, including standout guard Donovan Dent. Marquette is favored by 3.5 points, with a total points line set at 151.5. Both teams have shown defensive strengths, but New Mexico's size could challenge Marquette's defense. The game is scheduled for March 21 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Historically, No. 7 seeds have a strong record against No. 10 seeds, winning 60.2% of first-round matchups. However, No. 10 seeds have upset No. 7 seeds in recent tournaments, raising the potential for an upset in this matchup.