For the second consecutive week, Marquette took down a No. 12 team at Fiserv Forum, this time upsetting in-state rival Wisconsin 74-69 in overtime Saturday evening.
The win had plenty of late-game drama. The Golden Eagles had a four-point lead with 59 seconds left but then missed six consecutive free throws, giving Wisconsin three opportunities to cut the deficit within two points.
“We’re a fairly good free-throw shooting team,” junior guard Markus Howard said. “I’m just glad we were able to get the win.”
Wisconsin failed to convert any of the three opportunities. Redshirt junior center Ed Morrow then hit a pair of free throws to put the game out of reach with nine seconds left.