Official Site of the Big East · Nov 12, 2016
MBB Minute -- BIG EAST Teams Start 6-0
Marquette's Luke FischerAll six BIG EAST teams in action Friday won their season openers with several newcomers grabbing the spotlight in their debuts. Two more league squads begin their seasons on Saturday.
Marquette was the only team to open away from home and the Golden Eagles pulled away in the second half to post a 95-71 victory over Vanderbilt in the Veterans Classic at Annapolis, Md. Jajuan Johnson led the way with 21 points and six steals. Marquette trailed 40-39 at halftime, but used a 16-0 run early in the second half to secure what ended up being a comfortable victory. Luke Fischer added 18 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. MU converted 19 Vandy turnovers into 35 points.