(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) ANN ARBOR, MICH – The Marquette University men’s basketball team continued its regular-season schedule Wednesday evening, falling 84-70 to No. 20/21 Michigan at Crisler Center.
Colin Porter led the Golden Eagles with 21 points, while Adrien Stevens added 16 points, three assists and three rebounds. Royce Parham contributed eight points and six rebounds.
Marquette opened the first half with an 8-0 scoring run over 51 seconds, taking a four-point lead, 19-15, with 9:06 remaining before halftime.
Michigan responded to regain control and carried a 35-27 advantage into the intermission. The Wolverines held a 24-10 advantage in points in the paint during the first half.
In the second half, Michigan extended its lead to as many as 22 points, 58-36. However, the Golden Eagles continued to battle, trimming the deficit to nine points with 7:14 remaining in regulation.
Michigan closed out the contest with three consecutive three-pointers, extending its lead to 84-66 with 42 seconds remaining in regulation.
Michigan shot 53 percent from the field compared to Marquette’s 35 percent. The Wolverines also controlled the boards, outrebounding the Golden Eagles, 45-33.
UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles will remain on the road to face Mizzou on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Tipoff is set for 1:30 p.m. CT.
NOTABLES
- Colin Porter scored a Marquette career-high of 21 points.
