The #16 Marquette Golden Eagles were looking to avoid a major upset at home on Tuesday night against a struggling Seton Hall Pirates team in Big East Conference play. Marquette dominated the game against Seton Hall from start to finish and won the game by a final score of 80-56.
With the win, the Golden Eagles are 20-6 overall and they have an 11-4 record in conference play. They are tied for second place in the conference with the Creighton Blue Jays. As for the Pirates, they dropped to 7-19 overall and 2-13 in Big East Conference play.
Marquette Golden Eagles Game Stats Against the Seton Hall Pirates
Only three players scored in double digits for Marquette against Seton Hall. Kam Jones scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, and recorded five assists. Jones has been the most consistent player for head coach Shaka Smart all season long.
Chase Ross scored 11 points, grabbed two rebounds, and recorded five assists. Ben Gold scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds, and recorded one assist. Ten different players scored in the game for the Golden Eagles.
Pirates Stats
Only one player scored in double figures for Seton Hall. Isaiah Coleman scored 13 points, grabbed four rebounds, and recorded three assists. The Pirates got blown out after upsetting the UCONN Huskies last week.
The Pirates will next play against the Xavier Musketeers at home on Sunday. As for the Golden Eagles, they will next play on the road against the Villanova Wildcats on Friday night.
