No. 25 UConn Defeats No. 9 Marquette in Statement Big East Win

Solo Ball's career-high 25 points and sharp shooting powered the Huskies to a 77-69 victory in Milwaukee.

UConn guard Solo Ball scored a career-high 25 points, shooting 7 of 9 from three-point range, including key late-game shots to secure the win.
The Huskies built a 22-point first-half lead but faced a second-half rally from Marquette, holding on to win despite committing 25 turnovers.
Marquette struggled with shooting, hitting only 31.8% from beyond the arc and 54.5% from the free-throw line, which hindered their comeback efforts.
UConn's win marked their ninth consecutive victory against a top-10 opponent and their fourth Quad 1 win of the season, improving to 16-6 overall and 8-3 in the Big East.
This victory positions UConn as a contender in the Big East title race, with key upcoming games against St. John’s and Marquette still on the schedule.