High-powered offense stalls in final eight minutes
After scoring 64 points in the first 32 minutes of the game, Marquette’s offense failed to record to a field goal after Matt Heldt’s layup with 7:20 remaining in the game. The Golden Eagles allowed Providence to go on a 21-5 run to finish the game as they missed their last seven field goal attempts while turning the ball over four times. Additionally, Marquette assisted on just three made baskets in the the second half compared to nine assists in the first half.
Foul troubles leave Golden Eagles thin at center
Although both Marquette centers successfully avoided fouls through the first 13 minutes, both big men eventually fouled out in the Golden Eagles’ four-point loss.