Steve Mitchell He scored 10 points from 22 points in his career during a five -minute major period in the second half, which helped Marquit No. 9 Cam Jones“Unpleasant problem to overcome Bater 78-69 on Tuesday night.
Mitchell finished 9 of 14 of the field It was also five rebound balls.
The Golden Eagles (18-3, 9-1 Big East) won a third consecutive to stay with No. 15 St. John’s at the top of the league standings despite the loss of Jones, their best player, for about 10 minutes 13:32 to play. Jones ended 17 points.
Yahamil Telvort Record 24 points for Petler (9-12, 2-8). Patrick Betry He added 12, as he lost the tenth time in 12 games.
Bater took control of most of the first half and led 42-35 at the end of the first half. Jones Market helped move to the forefront early in the second half. But when he drew his fourth mistake, Mitchell scored seven points in the 12-3 race, which gave Marquit to advance 61-52 with 9:37 left. He later added another 3 index to make it 64-54.
Fast food
Market: The coach Shaka Smart team showed some real pebbles after Jones went to the bench. It can be an indication that these golden eagles are built to continue in the post -season.
Batller: Al -Badugg looked like they were on the cusp of returning to 500 during the previous three games. But they took a step back with the poor second half.
Main moment
With Jones, Marquette turned the defensive pressure and was not allowed for about five minutes.
Stat Stat
Betrler 5 out of 10 was 3 throws in the first half, but 1 out of 12 in the second half.
Even then
Market No. 25 Contect, the defending national hero, welcomes Milwaukee on Saturday. Battler will try to recover on Friday in Georgetown.
Report by Associated Press.
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