[Cracked Sidewalks] This Just in: Seniors Win Games. MU beats WVU 75-53

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This Just in: Seniors Win Games.  MU beats WVU 75-53

Written by: hilltopper91@gmail.com (Kevin Buckley (Hilltopper))

Seniors James and McNeal each played all 40 minutes, while a foul-troubled Matthews saw 25 to lead the Warriors to their first 4-0 Big East start, beating Bob Huggins' West Virginia squad 75-53.  The Three Amigos scored 56 of the 75 points for Marquette.

The Warriors had a forgettable first half, and were down 6 early in the 2nd half.  At the 16 minute mark, leading scorer Da'Sean Butler, with 16 points, picked up his 4th foul and sat out until the 7 minute mark.  45 seconds later, Butler had his 5th and was gone. --   With Butler in the game, MU and WVU were tied, 35-35.  In the 16 minutes with Butler out, Marquette outscored WVU 40-18.

James did an outstanding job on defense while pouring in 17, 6 assists, 1 turnover, in 40 minutes.  Not to be outdone, Jerel had a team high 26 points and 7 rebounds, but 6 turnovers.   Another pleasant surprise, as a team, Marquette shot 24 for 27 from the charity tripe, with Jimmy Butler at 6-6 and Wes at 7-7.

Marquette has a week off, travels to Providence, then another week off, to play DePaul at the Bradley Center.    Probably Jinxing the Team Alert: Marquette has a good shot at going 6-0 to start Big East play.

Official Box Score
AP story
Game Photos
Rosiak's Game Story
Prosser's Live Blog

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