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Creighton escapes in win vs. Marquette

Creighton completed a season sweep of the Marquette Golden Eagles on Sunday. The Bluejays’ 83-82 victory at home means that they, winners of five in a row now, have moved into a tie for third place in the Big East Conference. Marquette, 2-4 now in their last six, descended to fifth after the loss.

The Game

The pace was fast and the offenses were flowing in the first half. Creighton, who came into this game last in the Big East in 3PT FG% (31%) shot 6-13 from 3 in the first half.