1955-56 Marquette Golden Eagles — schedule and results

The 1955-56 Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-11 under head coach Jack Nagle. The team peaked at #13 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 4.47.

Game-by-game results (20 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1955-12-07vs Valparaiso BeaconsW 89–75Milwaukee Arena
1955-12-13vs Miami (OH) RedHawksW 71–65Milwaukee Arena
1955-12-16neutral San Francisco DonsL 58–65
1955-12-17neutral Duquesne DukesW 83–59
1955-12-21vs Louisville CardinalsL 68–84Milwaukee Arena
1955-12-29neutral Utah UtesL 84–89
1955-12-30neutral Alabama Crimson TideL 75–77
1956-01-07vs loyola laW 85–68Milwaukee Arena
1956-01-10at Valparaiso BeaconsW 78–76Hilltop Gym
1956-01-14vs Loyola Chicago RamblersW 68–59Milwaukee Arena
1956-01-28vs Bradley BravesL 57–65Milwaukee Arena
1956-02-04vs Drake BulldogsL 63–66Milwaukee Arena
1956-02-08vs Michigan State SpartansW 90–81Milwaukee Arena
1956-02-11at Louisville CardinalsL 65–76Jefferson County Armory
1956-02-14vs Creighton BluejaysW 73–65Milwaukee Arena
1956-02-18at Detroit Mercy TitansL 71–72Calihan Hall
1956-02-20at Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 85–88Notre Dame Fieldhouse
1956-02-25at Loyola Chicago RamblersW 80–73Alumni Gym
1956-02-29vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 69–87Milwaukee Arena
1956-03-17neutral Seton Hall PiratesL 78–96Madison Square Garden (III)

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