No. 22 Marquette drubs Illinois-Chicago 96-32
MILWAUKEE -- Amani Wilborn scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season to propel No. 22 Marquette to a 96-32 romp over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.
The Golden Eagles (4-1) showed no signs of rust after a nine-day layoff. Natisha Hiedeman hit a 3-pointer 21 seconds into the game and the Golden Eagles never trailed. Marquette's lead reached double digits at 12-2 at the 6:04 mark and Danielle King's two free throws with 2 seconds left in the quarter gave the Golden Eagles a 32-7 lead. Marquette's lead was 56-14 at halftime.
The Flames (1-3), who have dropped three straight since a season-opening 75-65 win over Vanderbilt, had nobody score more than six points.
UIC made just 10 of 55 (18 percent) from the floor, including 2 of 19 from 3-point range.
Marquette had a 60-33 advantage on the boards. The Golden Eagles forced 28 turnovers that led to 40 points and a 25-0 edge in second-chance points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Daley
- Ryan Durham
- Gerda Gatling
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
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