Tuesday, December 2
Milwaukee, WI
7 P.M. CT
Marquette University
5-4,0-0Big East
75
vs
72
Valparaiso
5-3,0-0MVC
1
2
OT 1
F
Valparaiso
27
38
7
72
Marquette
23
42
10
75
#MUBB Outlasts Valparaiso In 75–72 OT Victory
12/2/2025 9:52:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Freshman guard Nigel James Jr. finishes with career-high 21 points
The Marquette University men's basketball team (5–4, 0–0 BIG EAST) wrapped up the home portion of its non-conference schedule on Tuesday night with a 75–72 overtime victory against Valparaiso (5–3, 0–0 MVC) at Fiserv Forum.
Freshman guard Nigel James Jr. led the Golden Eagles with 21 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Junior forward Ben Gold added 17 points and seven rebounds, while senior guard Chase Ross extended his career-best streak of double-figure scoring games to nine with a 16-point effort.
Marquette found itself playing from behind early, as Valparaiso connected on four first-half threes and used a 12–4 run to build a 25–19 lead late in the period. Despite shooting just 29% from the field in the opening half, the Golden Eagles trailed by only four at the break.
The second half featured back-and-forth action, producing three ties and three lead changes in the closing minutes. With 55 seconds remaining and Marquette down two, Gold converted the game-tying basket to force overtime.
In the extra period, Valparaiso struck first, but Marquette responded with two free throws to even the score. Ross converted a basket at the rim to give MU a 69–67 advantage before Valpo briefly moved back in front with a corner three. James Jr. sealed the win at the line, knocking down four consecutive free throws in the final 33 seconds. Marquette's defense held firm on the final possessions to close out the 75–72 victory.
UP NEXT:
Marquette will hit the road to face the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, December 6. Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. CT.
NOTABLES
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Freshman guard Nigel James Jr. led the Golden Eagles with 21 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Junior forward Ben Gold added 17 points and seven rebounds, while senior guard Chase Ross extended his career-best streak of double-figure scoring games to nine with a 16-point effort.
Marquette found itself playing from behind early, as Valparaiso connected on four first-half threes and used a 12–4 run to build a 25–19 lead late in the period. Despite shooting just 29% from the field in the opening half, the Golden Eagles trailed by only four at the break.
The second half featured back-and-forth action, producing three ties and three lead changes in the closing minutes. With 55 seconds remaining and Marquette down two, Gold converted the game-tying basket to force overtime.
In the extra period, Valparaiso struck first, but Marquette responded with two free throws to even the score. Ross converted a basket at the rim to give MU a 69–67 advantage before Valpo briefly moved back in front with a corner three. James Jr. sealed the win at the line, knocking down four consecutive free throws in the final 33 seconds. Marquette's defense held firm on the final possessions to close out the 75–72 victory.
UP NEXT:
Marquette will hit the road to face the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, December 6. Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. CT.
NOTABLES
- The Golden Eagles now lead the all-times series 22-5 against Valparaiso
- Caedin Hamilton pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds
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Team Stats
VALPO
Marq
FG%
.452
.350
3FG%
.308
.286
FT%
.667
.844
RB
40
38
TO
21
14
STL
6
9
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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