The Golden Eagle, Marquette's mascot, showcased the program's customized 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational surfboard at halftime of Tuesday's game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. A crowd of 12,423 was on hand for last night's contest against the nationally ranked Butler Bulldogs. It was a back and forth contest, but Butler ultimately came away with a three-point victory.
 
Marquette, which is fifth in the loaded Big East standings, still maintains its position as a solid at-large contender for the NCAA Tournament.
 
About Marquette and the Maui Jim Maui Invitational: Marquette will make its third appearance in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational this November. The Golden Eagles own a 5-2 record in their two previous trips to the Tournament in 2007 and 2012.
 
2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Field: The 2017 field features some of the most successful programs of this decade. Since the 2010-11 season, the field has combined for 28 total NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 Sweet 16 berths, four Elite Eights and three Final Fours, while Michigan, Notre Dame, VCU and Wichita State rank among the top 35 nationally in wins. In total, the teams of the 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational have combined for 228 all-time postseason bids.
 

Chaminade (Host)	Michigan
Cal	Notre Dame
LSU	VCU
Marquette	Wichita State

 
Travel Package Information:  Travel packages for fans who would like to join the Golden Eagles in Maui are now available. Visit www.mauiinvitational.com/travel for more details.
 
Digital Media: Follow the Tournament online at www.mauiinvitational.com or via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @MauiInv and with the hashtag #MauiHoops.
 
About the Maui Jim Maui Invitational
In December 1982, then No. 1 ranked Virginia, led by National College Player of the Year Ralph Sampson, played little-known NAIA Chaminade University in Honolulu while on the way back from a trip to Tokyo. The Silverswords stunned Virginia 77-72 in one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Two years later, in 1984, Chaminade University hosted the first Maui Jim Maui Invitational and it has proven to be the premier early-season college basketball tournament for 33 years running. Each year, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational attracts the top programs, best-known coaches and most outstanding players to compete in an exciting atmosphere at the Lahaina Civic Center near the beautiful beaches of Maui.