No. 9 Marquette Rallies Past Butler to Open Big East Play with Win

Marquette overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant second half to secure an 80-70 victory, handing Butler its fourth straight loss.

Marquette guard Kam Jones led the Golden Eagles with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, showcasing his versatility despite struggling from beyond the arc.
The Golden Eagles committed just two turnovers, their lowest total since 2011, while capitalizing on 14 points off Butler's turnovers.
Marquette's second-half surge included a critical 10-0 run that flipped the game in their favor after trailing 35-32 at halftime.
Butler's Jahmyl Telfort recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Bulldogs struggled to maintain their first-half momentum.
The victory improves Marquette's record to 10-2 as they prepare for a road game against Xavier on Saturday, while Butler falls to 7-5 and faces No. 11 UConn next.