Queens, N.Y. — The Marquette women's basketball team was oh so close to decking a heavyweight.
But the Golden Eagles could not land the knockout punch.
Danaejah Grant poured in 27 points as St. John's outlasted the Golden Eagles, 81-77, in overtime Tuesday night at Carnesecca Arena.
The Golden Eagles (5-9, 1-3 Big East) gave the Red Storm (12-3, 3-1) all it could handle.
Marquette's Allazia Blockton hit a jumper with 50 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 69-69. The teams headed to overtime after the Golden Eagles missed two shots in the last 11 seconds.