| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 29 | 44 | 73 |
| MARQ | 47 | 50 | 97 |
Joplin sparks Marquette to 97-73 win over Central Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- — David Joplin helped lead Marquette past Central Michigan on Thursday with 23 points off of the bench in a 97-73 victory.
Joplin shot 8 for 12, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Golden Eagles (2-0). Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 13 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Ben Gold shot 4 for 9 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
Jesse Zarzuela led the Chippewas (0-1) in scoring with 17 points. Brian Taylor added 15 points and nine rebounds for Central Michigan. In addition, Kevin Miller had 14 points and four assists.
Marquette entered halftime up 47-29. Joplin paced the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. Marquette outscored Central Michigan in the second half by six points, with Joplin scoring a team-high 12 points after the break.
NEXT UP
Marquette next plays Tuesday against Purdue on the road, and Central Michigan will host Eastern Illinois on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- James Breeding
- Clare Aubry
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| St. John's | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| UConn | 6-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Creighton | 6-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Villanova | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Georgetown | 4-4 | 3 | 13-6 |
| Xavier | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-7 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Seton Hall | 1-7 | 6 | 6-13 |
| DePaul | 1-8 | 6.5 | 10-10 |
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