Marquette’s comeback effort prevails as it downs Rutgers 59-57

Sophomore forward Skylar Forward tallied a career-high 23 points in Marquette’s 59-57 win over Rutgers Friday, Nov. 29 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette women’s basketball (3-2) stunned Rutgers (4-3) Friday afternoon 59-57 in what could be considered a program-defining road win in New Jersey.

The comeback prevails

At the half, Marquette trailed 31-17. The Golden Eagles had 16 turnovers and shot 7-for-32 (22%) from the floor, including 0-of-6 from three. Rutgers only had seven turnovers and shot 13-for-34 (38%).

In the third quarter, the Golden Eagles had 20 points while shooting 8-16 (3-6 3pt) and added 22 points in the fourth quarter on 6-for-13 (2-of-4 3pt). Marquette cut…