Xavier Musketeers @ Marquette Golden Eagles
No. 11 Marquette whips Xavier, earns share of Big East title
MILWAUKEE -- Natisha Hiedeman and Allazia Blockton had double-doubles and two other seniors reached double figures on Senior Day and No. 11 Marquette rolled to a 79-53 win over Xavier on Sunday to clinch a share of the Big East Conference title.
Hiedeman had 21 and 10 rebounds and Blockton 16 and 10 for her first double-double of the season. Danielle King added 15 points and Amani Wilburn 13 for the Golden Eagles (23-5, 14-2 Big East), who had lost two of three.
Selena Lott contributed 10 points for Marquette, which led 25-15 after one quarter and 41-27 at the half. Lauren Van Kleunen snared 11 rebounds to help build a 46-26 advantage on the boards. King had seven assists as Marquette had 20 helpers on 28 baskets. Blockton had four 3-pointers, Hiedeman and Wilborn three as the Golden Eagles went 13 of 29 from distance.
A'riana Gray had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Musketeers (11-16, 2-14), who have lost six straight.
Game Information
Milwaukee, WI
Referee:Jeffrey Smith
Referee:Chris Sauceda
Referee:Tommi Paris
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 7-0 | - | 16-0 |
| Villanova | 5-1 | 1.5 | 12-3 |
| Marquette | 4-2 | 2.5 | 10-5 |
| Seton Hall | 4-2 | 2.5 | 10-5 |
| St. John's | 3-3 | 3.5 | 13-4 |
| Creighton | 3-3 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| Providence | 2-3 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Xavier | 2-4 | 4.5 | 9-6 |
| Georgetown | 2-4 | 4.5 | 9-6 |
| Butler | 1-5 | 5.5 | 7-9 |
| DePaul | 0-6 | 6.5 | 3-14 |
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