BIG EAST Player of the Week
Markus Howard, Marquette, G, Sr. – Howard posted a pair of 30-point games in a 1-1 week. The senior began with a 30-point effort in a 93-72 victory against Georgetown. In his final home game on Saturday, Howard poured in 37 points in an 88-79 loss to Seton Hall. For the two games, he shot 61.1 percent from the field, 57.9 percent from 3-point range and 92.3 percent from the foul line. He leads the nation in scoring with a 27.6 mark. In league play this season, Howard has a record eight 30-point games.