Saturday, February 11
Washington, DC
11 A.M. CT
Marquette University
20-6,12-3Big East
89
at
75
Georgetown
6-20,1-14Big East
1
2
F
Marquette
45
44
89
Georgetown
33
42
75
N0. 10/10 #MUBB Downs Georgetown, 89-75
2/11/2023 12:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MU returns home to host Xavier Wednesday night
The No. 10/10 Marquette University men's basketball team (20-6, 12-3 BIG EAST) pulled away for an 89-75 victory at Georgetown (6-20, 1-14 BIG EAST) Saturday afternoon in BIG EAST Conference action.
The win moved Marquette into sole possession of first place in the BIG EAST, a half game ahead of Xavier (11-3) and the two teams meet Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.
The Golden Eagles led by as many as 25 points in the second half and each of the nine players to see extended minutes scored. MU shot 52.2 percent from the floor for the game and knocked down seven of its first 10 opportunities after the intermission.
Marquette led 45-33 at the intermission after shooting 54.3 percent from the floor. Eight of the nine players to see action scored at least 10 points, led by Ighodaro's 12 points. The Golden Eagles largest lead of the stanza came as the buzzer sounded.
Notables:
UP NEXT:
Marquette returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 15 when the team hosts nationally ranked Xavier at 6 p.m. CT.
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
The win moved Marquette into sole possession of first place in the BIG EAST, a half game ahead of Xavier (11-3) and the two teams meet Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.
The Golden Eagles led by as many as 25 points in the second half and each of the nine players to see extended minutes scored. MU shot 52.2 percent from the floor for the game and knocked down seven of its first 10 opportunities after the intermission.
Marquette led 45-33 at the intermission after shooting 54.3 percent from the floor. Eight of the nine players to see action scored at least 10 points, led by Ighodaro's 12 points. The Golden Eagles largest lead of the stanza came as the buzzer sounded.
Notables:
- Guard Tyler Kolek finished with seven assists and now has 200 for the season, becoming the fourth player (Tony Miller – four times, Aaron Hutchins, Sam Worthen) in school history with at least 200 helpers in a season
- In two games against Georgetown this season, Kolek collected 22 assists (career-best 15 in first matchup
- Freshman Chase Ross dished out a career-best four assists
- Ross finished with 10 points, his second double-figure game in the last three outings.
UP NEXT:
Marquette returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 15 when the team hosts nationally ranked Xavier at 6 p.m. CT.
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
Team Stats
Marq
GTown
FG%
.522
.448
3FG%
.484
.375
FT%
.571
.739
RB
36
33
TO
14
16
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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