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Jockey 'T' It Up Brief: #mubb 79, Providence 69
1/12/2021 7:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Dawson Garcia tied his career high with 20 points
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MILWAUKEE — Dawson Garcia scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the first half to lead Marquette to a 79-69 victory over Providence on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum.
Senior guard Koby McEwen did a little bit of everything for the Golden Eagles, scoring 17 points to go along with team-bests in rebounds (8) and assists (5). Jamal Cain (12), Justin Lewis (11) and D.J. Carton (10) each finished in double figures as well.
The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 34-18 lead in the first half on the hot shooting of Garcia and company. They held the Friars to just 33% shooting from the field oin the first 20 minutes and took a nine point lead into the break.
Despite several runs from its opposition, MU was able to lead wire-to-wire in the second half and secure its third conference win of the season. PC cut the Golden Eagles lead to 66-64 with 3:36 remaining but would get no closer as MU finished the game on an 13-5 run.
Nate Watson led Providence with 18 points while leading scorer David Duke had 17. A.J. Reeves also chipped in 12.
BIG PICTURE
Providence: The Friars have now lost three straight and will try to get back on track Saturday against the Hoyas.
Marquette: MU will head into its road trip at St. John's with some confidence after bouncing back from a tough loss against UConn.
UP NEXT
Providence hosts Georgetown Saturday.
Marquette travels to St. John's for a game on Saturday.
