Marquette Golden Eagles, currently ranked No. 9 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings, secured a crucial victory over Georgetown on Friday night. The win propelled them to a 1-1 record in the Big East standings after suffering a loss to Providence earlier in the week.

The early Big East standings have taken an unexpected turn, with Marquette finding themselves in sixth place despite being picked as the preseason favorites by league coaches. Meanwhile, UConn and Creighton are tied for eighth place, despite being ranked second and third in the preseason poll, respectively.

Head coach Shaka Smart expressed his confidence in the team's ability to bounce back from losses and emphasized their high expectations. "We have high expectations, so when we don't reach those expectations in a given game, then we're going to address that and come together," Smart stated. He acknowledged that losing games is a possibility but stressed the importance of learning from those experiences and responding effectively.

Looking ahead, Marquette must capitalize on home-court advantage to solidify their position in the Big East. Last season, the team went undefeated in league games played at the Fiserv Forum, ultimately clinching the Big East title. KenPom.com predicts that the eventual conference champion will finish with five losses, adding further importance to securing victories during home games.

According to the updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings, Marquette maintains their position at No. 9, while Purdue continues to hold the top spot for the seventh consecutive day. The Golden Eagles' next game is scheduled for December 30 when they will face off against Creighton, providing them with an opportunity to further assert their dominance in the conference.

As the Big East standings continue to fluctuate, Marquette remains determined to meet their high expectations and emerge as one of the top contenders in the conference. With their eyes set on securing wins both at home and on the road, the Golden Eagles are ready to navigate the competitive landscape of college basketball.