US EditionMarquette dominates first half en route to big win over Creighton
- On Tuesday, Marquette Golden Eagles beat Creighton Bluejays 86-62 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Taking control early, Marquette seized the lead with 15:55 remaining and led 52-23 at halftime.
- Nigel James Jr. led the way with 21 points, 12 after halftime, adding five rebounds, seven assists and three steals while Royce Parham scored 19 points on 9 of 11 shooting with seven rebounds.
- Marquette's record moved to 8-14 overall and 3-8 in Big East after the win, while Creighton fell to 12-9 overall and 6-4.
- Amid physical play, Chase Ross was tended to after a hard foul during the second half, while Shaka Smart and Greg McDermott appeared visible on the sidelines.
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Creighton Men's Basketball Hits Rock Bottom in Blowout Loss at Last-Place Marquette
In a season featuring its fair share of low points, Creighton men’s basketball hit rock bottom on Tuesday with an 86-62 loss at last-place Marquette. “That first half was embarrassing,” Coach Greg McDermott said. “One team had energy, one team had focus, and our team didn’t. We were a little better the second half, but you’re also playing against a team that’s up 30, so you take that with a grain of salt. We weren’t hooked up from the start.” He…
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