Steve Wojciechowski Is Returning To The Triangle Because Marquette Is Matching Up With North Carolina Tonight In Chapel Hill

Steve Wojciechowski’s coaching career began in the triangle!

Where?

Durham North Carolina where he was on Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching staff where he served as an assistant coach at Duke during the 1999-2000 season and then was promoted to associate head coach in the summer of 2008. As a player and coach, he was a part of Duke's winning tradition, serving on the coaching staff for two NCAA tournament champions. During his tenure, the Blue Devils posted an incredible 441-92 record and competed in the NCAA tournament every year.

But that wasn’t all Steve Wojciechowski did in the triangle as he played collegiately for head coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke as well.

When?

From 1994-1998!

During his time on the hardwood as a player at Duke Steve Wojciechowski (who was often referred to as "Wojo,") was named the top defensive player in the country his senior year, a two-time All-ACC choice and honorable mention Associated Press All-America. He appeared in 128 career games for Duke and earned 88 starting assignments. “according to his biography on gomarquette.com

Tonight Steve Wojciechowski who is a head coach is returning to the triangle because Marquette is matching up with North Carolina in Chapel Hill!

Where?

On the hardwood!

Marquette who is a member of the Big East comes into the game with a record of 10-12!

Why?

Because they defeated Butler their previous game by a score of 73-57 on Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Indianapolis Indiana!

In that game Greg Elliott led the way offensively with a career-high 17 points points and forward Jamal Cain collected his second career double-double, finishing with 14 points and 14 rebounds (personal best).

Marquette led 41-25 the intermission thanks to a balanced scoring attack that saw eight players contribute points. Guard Greg Elliott led the way with 10 points in his first start of the season and sixth of his career. The Golden Eagles shot 50.0 percent from the floor in the opening half and held the Bulldogs to just 28.6 percent. “according to an article on gomarquette.com”

Meanwhile ,

North Carolina who is member of the Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with a record of 14-7!

Why?

Because they defeated Louisville on Saturday by a score of 99-54!

Where?

Chapel Hill North Carolina!

In that game Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

Kerwin Walton had a career-high 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Armando Bacot scored 14, Garrison Brooks 12 and Walker Kessler added 10 for UNC (14-7, 8-5 ACC).

Tipoff is set for 7:00pm from the Dean E. Smith Center but if you’re watching from Milwaukee Wisconsin tipoff is going to be at 6:00pm!

Why?

Because Milwaukee Wisconsin is an hour behind!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!