The Warriors played their home games at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Division I Independent.
They were led by head coach Al McGuire in his 13th and final year at Marquette.
They received a bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated Cincinnati, Kansas State, and Wake Forest to advance to the Final Four.
[1][2] Butch Lee, the tournament's most outstanding player, and Bo Ellis were the stars of a team that reflected the street-wise toughness of its coach.
In the final AP poll released prior to the Sweet Sixteen, Marquette moved from sixteenth to seven in the rankings.