Marquette entered the year looking to repeat as league champions and, with most of their players returning, the newly renamed Hilltoppers would have a good chance.

In the second game against Michigan, the play turned rough and several Hilltoppers ended up with serious injuries; McFadyen broke a rib MacKenzie was cut over the eye, Buck had four teeth knocked out and Horrigan sprained his ankle.

The ice hockey team had become a big draw at Marquette and with the program continuing to play well under Kay Iverson, there was no reason to think that would change any time soon.

After Marquette's final home game of the year, another victory, the team hit the road but were stunned by Wisconsin and handed a 0–1 loss.

McFadyen scored in the second for the Hilltoppers but Minnesota's defense proved too good and skated to a 2–1 victory, consigning Marquette to runner-up status.