Two days after securing their first overtime win of the season, Marquette men’s basketball returned home to take on I-94 rival DePaul, defeating the Blue Demons 76-72 at Fiserv Forum.
It was the Golden Eagles who overcame a six-point deficit at halftime and pulled out with the victory thanks to huge final minute free throws and strong defensive post presence. Here is a quick recap of the game:
Game MVP
After just making two shots from the field in the first half, graduate student forward Jayce Johnson came out hot in the second, scoring six points.