James leads MU past NovaWritten by: NY WarriorDominic James' scintillating 25-point performance led MU to an 85-75 win at Villanova, the Golden Eagles' fourth road win in Big East action. James keyed a 53-point offensive outburst in the second half as MU overcame a seven point halftime deficit, forcing 23 'Nova turnovers in the process. James had 4 assists and a season high 6 steals.
Lazar hit for 15 with 9 rebounds, McNeal for 14 points. Mo Acker was the surprise firecracker off the bench, scoring 12 points in 13 minutes.
With the win MU improved to 21-6 overall and 11-5 in the Big East. Marquette has now won five straight and next hosts Georgetown on Saturday.
More to come later, but here are some media recaps......a great win for MU.
Media Updates
- AP Recap / Official Box / Play by Play (http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/nova_02_25_08)
- Philly Inquirer on the win (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20080226_Marquette_halts_Villanova_streak.html)
- Hartford Courant (http://www.courant.com/sports/basketball/hc-colhoops0226.artfeb26,0,178449.story)
- Rosiak on the win and what it could mean on Selection Sunday (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=721805)
- Chicago Tribune on the big road win (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-26-localsfeb26,1,2071821.story)
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