Marquette University Athletics
Marquette Celebrating 1977 National Title 50th Anniversary
6/22/2026 9:21:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Season-long celebration highlighted by team reunion
Marquette University will honor the 50th anniversary of the 1977 men's basketball national championship with a season-long, campus-wide celebration beginning this summer.
The 1976-77 Marquette men's basketball team beat North Carolina, 67-59, to win the national title under legendary head coach Al McGuire, who retired at the conclusion of the campaign. The team posted a record of 25-7 en route to the school's first and only national crown. The squad was ranked No. 7 in the nation in the final Associated Press rankings and defeated Cincinnati, Kansas State, Wake Forest and UNC Charlotte before meeting the Tar Heels.
The season-long celebration will be highlighted by a team reunion event and recognition around a weekend home game at Fiserv Forum during the BIG EAST season. Initiatives honoring the championship include:
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The 1976-77 Marquette men's basketball team beat North Carolina, 67-59, to win the national title under legendary head coach Al McGuire, who retired at the conclusion of the campaign. The team posted a record of 25-7 en route to the school's first and only national crown. The squad was ranked No. 7 in the nation in the final Associated Press rankings and defeated Cincinnati, Kansas State, Wake Forest and UNC Charlotte before meeting the Tar Heels.
The season-long celebration will be highlighted by a team reunion event and recognition around a weekend home game at Fiserv Forum during the BIG EAST season. Initiatives honoring the championship include:
- Design of special 1977 era uniform to be worn during the season
- Creation of 50th anniversary merchandise (available beginning in July at Marquette Spirit Shop)
- Screening of NBC Sports television broadcast of title game
- Recognition of fans who attended championship game and season ticket members since 1977
- 1977-themed fan giveaways at Fiserv Forum
- Season-long display of 1977 memorabilia (trophy, uniforms, media guide, title-game tickets)
- Marquette Magazine feature
- Social media features/content focused on team's run to the championship
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Sunday, June 07
Wednesday, June 03
Thursday, May 28