Jason Crowe Jr. had 17 points and six assists, and the Missouri Tigers topped the Marquette Golden Eagles 69-64 on Sunday at United Center.
The Golden Eagles started fast, winning the first half 38-30. The Tigers trailed by as many as 11 points before rallying. The Tigers were behind 38-30 at halftime and outscored the Golden Eagles the rest of the way. The Golden Eagles had a 10-0 run in the first half.
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For Missouri, Jason Crowe Jr. finished with 17 points and six assists, Toni Bryant added 13 points and three blocks, while Trent Pierce contributed 13 points and eight rebounds.
For Marquette, Nigel James Jr. led the way with 11 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and five steals, a double-double, and Royce Parham added nine points, nine rebounds and four steals. Nigel James Jr. had a rough shooting night, going 5 of 18 from the field.
The Tigers moved to 3-1. The Golden Eagles fell to 2-2.
The Tigers are first in the SEC and have won two straight. The Golden Eagles are first in the Big East and have lost two straight. Marquette is 2-0 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Tigers are back in action when they host the Alcorn State Braves on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Golden Eagles next host the Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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