Lazar Hayward and McNeal scored 25 points each as the 14th ranked Marquette Golden Eagles came back from a 13 point trail in the second half to defeat the team of Providence Friars, 91 82, at the Dunkin Donuts Centre.
Hayward added seven rebounds and two steals to raise the total of Golden Eagles (16 2, 5 0 Big East), who extended their winning streak to eight games. Brooks made 21 points and six boards which led Providence score (11 6, 3 2), which has dropped in the both previous Big East games. Geoff McDermott added 15 points and 17 rebounds.
Currey s two free throws moved the hosts to an ease of 72 64 cushion with 10:15 time remaining in hand, but then the Golden Eagles charged with a 15 4 burst. Hayward s three pointer finally gave Marquette the lead onboard score of 79 76 with just 3 minutes left to the finish.
Brooks had the game tied with a layup and foul shot, but McNeal came back with a three pointer with 1:52 to go, giving Marquette the lead for good. Brooks then misjudged on a three pointer, Matthews connected on a three point play with 1:31 left, and the Golden Eagles were ahead with their advantage to 11 at one point.
The first half was a tough battle until the Friars took charge with a 17 2 run in the half. Jeff Xavier s three pointer took the Marquette s lead to 15 11, but the Friars embarked on their big rally, which was capped by Efejuku s jam with 8:39 still left in the half.
Providence quickly jumped out to an 11 point lead in the second half, which was taken off by a Brooks shot from beyond the arc with 16:25 left in the finish. But the Eagles slowly chipped into Providence s big lead.
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