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The Golden Eagles will open the season in Springfield on Nov. 13, facing a Missouri State squad that boasts a deep tournament pedigree, a coach with four straight 20‑win campaigns and a preseason player of the year.
Marquette will open a two‑game series against Missouri State in Springfield on November 13, pitting the Golden Eagles against a program steeped in postseason history and a standout returning scorer.
Kaemyn Bekemeier was recognized as the 2026 Missouri State Outstanding Female Athlete, capping a season that saw her lead the Bears to a CUSA title, rank second nationally in rebounds and become the 32nd player in school history to score 1,000 career points.