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02/07 15:27 CST Ross scores 19 as Marquette knocks off Butler 70-55
Ross scores 19 as Marquette knocks off Butler 70-55
By The Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) --- Chase Ross scored 19 points as Marquette beat Butler 70-55
on Saturday.
Ross had five assists and three steals for the Golden Eagles (9-15, 4-9 Big
East Conference). Adrien Stevens scored 18 points while going 6 of 11 (6 for 9
from 3-point range). Nigel James Jr. shot 6 for 15 and 4 of 4 from the
free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Royce Parham added 12 points and Ben
Gold grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs (13-11, 4-9) were led in scoring by Finley Bizjack, who finished
with 23 points. Michael Ajayi added eight points, 19 rebounds --- one shy of
his season high --- and four steals for Butler.
Marquette took the lead for good with 1:24 remaining in the first half. The
score was 32-28 at halftime, with James racking up 10 points. Marquette
extended its lead to 48-34 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
