#MUBB defeats No. 20 Xavier for sixth-straight win

MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University men's basketball team defeated the No. 20 Xavier Musketeers, 75-64, on Sunday afternoon at Fiserv Forum to continue a six-game winning streak.

The victory is MU's fifth over an Associated Press Top-25 opponent this season, including three in a row over ranked BIG EAST foes.

Justin Lewis led the Golden Eagles (14-6, 6-3 BIG EAST) with his fifth career double double, posting 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Guard Darryl Morsell added 19 points and a career-high seven assists for the Golden Eagles, while freshman Kam Jones totaled 12 points.

For Xavier (14-4, 4-3 BIG EAST), Paul Scruggs paced the team with 13 points, with Colby Jones and Adam Kunkel contributing 12 each.

Marquette combined for 46.8% on field goals while holding Xavier to 38.7% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc.

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MU has captured six-straight BIG EAST contests for the first time since 2019. The current streak for Marquette includes four victories over top-25 teams.
During a special halftime presentation, the Golden Eagles honored the 2022 M Club Hall of Fame class, including former guard Dominic James and head coach Tom Crean.
Marquette maintains a 55-26 lead in the all-time series, going back to the 1958-59 season.
The Golden Eagles have had great success when hosting matchups against the Musketeers, now owning a 31-8 record.
Last time against the Musketeers, guard Greg Elliott paced Marquette with 18 points. On Sunday, he played 14 minutes and added five points.
In his first 16 minutes on the court, Lewis managed 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting, including a 3-for-4 performance from beyond the arc.
Spanning the end of the first and beginning of the second half, Xavier went on a 10-2 run by shooting 6-of-7 from the field.
Redshirt freshman guard Tyler Kolek, the leading assister in the BIG EAST, once again spearheaded MU's passing effort with seven helpers, while adding seven points and four rebounds.
Freshman guard Stevie Mitchell contributed big minutes off the bench for the Golden Eagles, totaling five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes.
The win streak is Marquette's longest since an eight game winning streak during the 2018-19 season from Jan. 6-30.