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Photos: Murray State 83, Marquette 64

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Sam Hauser buries his head in his hands as he sits on the bench for the final seconds of Marquette's loss to Murray State on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Hartford, Conn.
Sam Hauser buries his head in his hands as he sits on the bench for the final seconds of Marquette's loss to Murray State on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Hartford, Conn.
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Marquette guard Markus Howard puts up a three-point attempt over Murray State forward Darnell Cowart during the first half.
Marquette guard Markus Howard puts up a three-point attempt over Murray State forward Darnell Cowart during the first half.
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Murray State guard Tevin Brown heads down the court after draining a three-pointer against Marquette during the first half.
Murray State guard Tevin Brown heads down the court after draining a three-pointer against Marquette during the first half.
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Marquette's Sacar Anim and Devin Gilmore of Murray State chase after a loose ball during the first half.
Marquette's Sacar Anim and Devin Gilmore of Murray State chase after a loose ball during the first half.
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A rebound eludes Marquette forward Ed Morrow and lands in the hands of Shaq Buchanan of Murray State in the first half.
A rebound eludes Marquette forward Ed Morrow and lands in the hands of Shaq Buchanan of Murray State in the first half.
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Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard high fives his teammates as he leaves the game against Murray State for a short break during the first half.
Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard high fives his teammates as he leaves the game against Murray State for a short break during the first half.
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Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski reacts to a foul called on his team during the first half against Murray State.
Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski reacts to a foul called on his team during the first half against Murray State.
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Murray State forward Devin Gilmore throws home a dunk against the Golden Eagles during the first half in the first round.
Murray State forward Devin Gilmore throws home a dunk against the Golden Eagles during the first half in the first round.
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Murray State standout guard Ja Morant dunks on Joey Hauser of Marquette during the second half of their NCAA Tournament first round game on Thursday in Hartford, Conn.
Murray State standout guard Ja Morant dunks on Joey Hauser of Marquette during the second half of their NCAA Tournament first round game on Thursday in Hartford, Conn.
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A dejected Sam Hauser walks off of the court after Marquette's loss to the Murray State.
A dejected Sam Hauser walks off of the court after Marquette's loss to the Murray State.
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Golden Eagles forward Theo John drives against Murray State forward Darnell Cowart during the first half.
Golden Eagles forward Theo John drives against Murray State forward Darnell Cowart during the first half.
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Golden Eagles forward Sacar Anim attempts a three-pointer during the fist half against Murray State.
Golden Eagles forward Sacar Anim attempts a three-pointer during the fist half against Murray State.
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Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard lifts a shot over Murray State's Darnell Cowart during the first half.
Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard lifts a shot over Murray State's Darnell Cowart during the first half.
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Golden Eagles forward Theo John tries hold off Murray State's KJ Williams while corralling a loose ball before it goes out of bounds during the first half.
Golden Eagles forward Theo John tries hold off Murray State's KJ Williams while corralling a loose ball before it goes out of bounds during the first half.
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Marquette forward Joey Hauser drives to the basket against Murray State forward KJ Williams during the first half.
Marquette forward Joey Hauser drives to the basket against Murray State forward KJ Williams during the first half.
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Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard passes the ball to forward Ed Morrow between a pair of Murray State defenders during the first half.
Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard passes the ball to forward Ed Morrow between a pair of Murray State defenders during the first half.
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Marquette forward Brendan Bailey throws home a dunks against Murray State during the first half.
Marquette forward Brendan Bailey throws home a dunks against Murray State during the first half.
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Marquette guard Markus Howard puts up a floater against Murray State during the first half.
Marquette guard Markus Howard puts up a floater against Murray State during the first half.
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Golden Eagles forward Ed Morrow puts up a shot near the basket over Murray State's Darnell Cowart during the first half.
Golden Eagles forward Ed Morrow puts up a shot near the basket over Murray State's Darnell Cowart during the first half.
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Theo John of the Marquette dunks against Murray State on Thursday.
Theo John of the Marquette dunks against Murray State on Thursday.
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Murray State's Devin Gilmore is unable to gain control of the ball as Marquette guard Markus Howard looks on.
Murray State's Devin Gilmore is unable to gain control of the ball as Marquette guard Markus Howard looks on.
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Sam Hauser of the Marquette heads back on defense after draining a three-pointer against Murray State.
Sam Hauser of the Marquette heads back on defense after draining a three-pointer against Murray State.
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Murray State star Ja Morant whoops it up after hitting a shot against Marquette at the end of the first half.
Murray State star Ja Morant whoops it up after hitting a shot against Marquette at the end of the first half.
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Markus Howard of Marquette is fouled on a drive to the basket against Murray State.
Markus Howard of Marquette is fouled on a drive to the basket against Murray State.
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KJ Williams of Murray State is pumped up after slamming home two points against Marquette.
KJ Williams of Murray State is pumped up after slamming home two points against Marquette.
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Murray State head coach Matt McMahon gestures toward fans of the Racers after their victory over Marquette.
Murray State head coach Matt McMahon gestures toward fans of the Racers after their victory over Marquette.
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Murray State's Ja Morant drives around Marquette's Brendan Bailey after getting the forward in the air with a pump fake.
Murray State's Ja Morant drives around Marquette's Brendan Bailey after getting the forward in the air with a pump fake.
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Murray State guard Ja Morant uses Joey Hauser of Marquette as his poster victim on a dunk during the second half.
Murray State guard Ja Morant uses Joey Hauser of Marquette as his poster victim on a dunk during the second half.
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A crestfallen Markus Howard heads to the Marquette bench in the closing moments of the Golden Eagles' loss to Murray State on Thursday.
A crestfallen Markus Howard heads to the Marquette bench in the closing moments of the Golden Eagles' loss to Murray State on Thursday.
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Marquette forward Brendan Bailey and Theo John attempt to prevent Murray State's Ja Morant from getting to the basket.
Marquette forward Brendan Bailey and Theo John attempt to prevent Murray State's Ja Morant from getting to the basket.
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