Thu Dec 05 00:10:00 UTC 2024: **Marquette Faces Tough Test Against Iowa State in ESPN+ Exclusive Matchup**

AMES, IOWA – The #5 Marquette Golden Eagles (8-0) will face their biggest challenge of the season on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, when they take on the #6 Iowa State Cyclones (5-1) at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. This highly anticipated matchup, between two top-ten teams, will *not* be televised on major networks. Instead, fans will need to stream the game on ESPN+.

The decision to broadcast the game exclusively on ESPN+ was made prior to the start of the season and is attributed to the Big 12’s television agreements with ESPN and Fox Sports. The networks prioritized other games for their main channels, including several matchups from the SEC/ACC Challenge.

While this omission from major television broadcasts might disappoint some fans, the game is expected to be a thrilling contest. KenPom.com projects a close game, favoring Iowa State with a 69% chance of victory and a predicted score of 79-74. The website also rates the game as the fifth most exciting matchup of the day, with a “Thrill Score” of 76.1.

Marquette will be without junior guard Sean Jones (recovering from ACL surgery) and sophomore guard Zaide Lowery (leg injury). The Golden Eagles are currently favored at +5.5 according to DraftKings. The game can also be heard on 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee.

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