| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU | 29 | 49 | 78 |
| MARQ | 52 | 38 | 90 |
Prosper scores 25, Marquette beats North Carolina Central
MILWAUKEE -- — Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 25 points as Marquette beat North Carolina Central 90-78 on Tuesday night.
Prosper was 11-of-14 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (7-3). Kam Jones was 6-of-11 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line to add 16 points. Oso Ighodaro finished 5 of 5 from the floor to finish with 10 points.
Justin Wright led the way for the Eagles (5-5) with 18 points and two steals. Brendan Medley-Bacon added 16 points and seven rebounds for North Carolina Central. Kris Monroe also recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.
Marquette led North Carolina Central 52-29 at the half, with Prosper (14 points) their high scorer before the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Paul Szelc
- Matt Potter
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Georgetown | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| UConn | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Providence | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Xavier | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Butler | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Creighton | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Seton Hall | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 1.5 | 8-3 |
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