For the first time this season, the Golden Eagles’ fate came down to the final five minutes.
However, a 40-point surge in the second half could not overcome early offensive struggles as Providence handed Marquette its first loss at Fiserv Forum in an 81-80 overtime decision.
“You have to be proud of both teams,” Friars’ head coach Ed Cooley said. “The kids played their hearts out. (It was a) high level BIG EAST game.”
Despite offensive struggles in the first half, the Golden Eagles had a 67-64 advantage with 18 seconds remaining in regulation following a Brendan Bailey 3-pointer.