Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROV | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| MARQ | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Garcia scores 20 to lead Marquette past Providence 79-69
MILWAUKEE -- — Dawson Garcia tied his season high with 20 points as Marquette topped Providence 79-69 on Tuesday night.
Koby McEwen had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Marquette (7-6, 3-4 Big East Conference). D.J. Carton added 13 points. Jamal Cain had 12 points.
Nate Watson had 18 points for the Friars (7-6, 3-4). David Duke added 17 points and nine assists. A.J. Reeves had 12 points.
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2020-2021 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 11-3 | - | 16-4 |
| Creighton | 13-6 | 0.5 | 17-7 |
| UConn | 10-6 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Seton Hall | 10-8 | 3 | 13-11 |
| St. John's | 9-9 | 4 | 15-10 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 4 | 13-6 |
| Georgetown | 7-8 | 4.5 | 9-11 |
| Providence | 8-10 | 5 | 12-12 |
| Butler | 8-11 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Marquette | 7-11 | 6 | 12-13 |
| DePaul | 2-13 | 9.5 | 4-13 |