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====== January 1, 2009 - Villanova vs. Marquette====== | ====== January 1, 2009 - Villanova vs. Marquette====== | ||
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===== McNeal Scores 24 As Marquette Dumps Villanova ===== | ===== McNeal Scores 24 As Marquette Dumps Villanova ===== | ||
- | MILWAUKEE -- Just before taking the court for the conference opener against Villanova (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP), Marquette coach Buzz Williams gave his players a reminder: Their seniors have never started 2-0 in the Big East. | + | {{ men_s_basketball: |
One down, one to go. | One down, one to go. | ||
- | Jerel McNeal scored 24 points, including a critical 3-pointer down the stretch that helped power the Golden Eagles to a 79-72 victory over the Wildcats on Thursday. Marquette (12-2, 1-0 Big East) has another home game Sunday against Cincinnati, giving the Golden Eagles a shot at their first fast start to conference play. | + | [[Jerel McNeal]] scored 24 points, including a critical 3-pointer down the stretch that helped power the Golden Eagles to a 79-72 victory over the Wildcats on Thursday. Marquette (12-2, 1-0 Big East) has another home game Sunday against |
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Especially against a ranked opponent known for its defense. | Especially against a ranked opponent known for its defense. | ||
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"We just played a very good team with great veteran guards," | "We just played a very good team with great veteran guards," | ||
- | Lazar Hayward added 15, giving the Golden Eagles four double-digit scorers against one of the Big East's best defensive teams. Hayward has scored 14 points or more in Marquette' | + | [[Lazar Hayward]] added 15, giving the Golden Eagles four double-digit scorers against one of the Big East's best defensive teams. Hayward has scored 14 points or more in Marquette' |
Villanova forced 19 turnovers, tying Marquette' | Villanova forced 19 turnovers, tying Marquette' | ||
- | "Part of that was our fault," | + | "Part of that was our fault," |
But the Golden Eagles committed only six turnovers in the second half as their offense took over. | But the Golden Eagles committed only six turnovers in the second half as their offense took over. |