Butler makes it close with strong second half but falls to Marquette 70-67
MILWAUKEE — D.J. Carton had 18 points and nine rebounds, Koby McEwen also scored 18 points and Marquette beat Butler 70-67 on Tuesday.
The Golden Eagles led 33-21 after the first half, but the Bulldogs’ offense exploded for 46 points in the second half to make it a game.
Dawson Garcia gave Marquette a 69-62 lead with 27 seconds left.
Garcia finished with 14 points, and Jamal Cain had 10 points and seven rebounds for Marquette (9-9, 5-7 Big East Conference).
Chuck Harris had 16 points for the Bulldogs (5-10, 4-8). Bo Hodges added 15 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Bryce Nze had 13 points and six rebounds in the loss.
