Trouble at post position; Golden Eagles' big men have struggled recently

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) | Date: January 26, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

The Marquette Golden Eagles closed out their 89-73 loss at Connecticut on Sunday with a unique, five-guard lineup that featured 6-foot-5 Wesley Matthews at the center spot.

The look was almost symbolic in some ways considering what little production they've gotten lately out of big men Ousmane Barro and Dwight Burke, the two normal players at the 5 spot.

So with 21st-ranked MU (13-4, 3-3) having dropped two straight and all three of its road games in the Big East so far entering its matchup with DePaul tonight at the Bradley Center, it comes as no surprise that coach Tom Crean is keeping all ...

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