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Marquette Falls 73-65 Against Creighton - Game Recap

Creighton earned a 73-65 victory over Marquette on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Ty-Shon Alexander at Fiserv Forum.

Creighton won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.

Marcus Zegarowski had 17 points for Creighton and Damien Jefferson chipped in with 11 points. Mitch Ballock had 7 assists for them, while Damien Jefferson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Marquette got a 18-point performance from Sacar Anim, who was supported by 13 points from Markus Howard. Koby McEwen had 8 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Theo John grabbed 10 rebounds.

Creighton led at halftime, 32-23.

Marquette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-32.

Creighton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Butler. Marquette will aim to get back on the winning track at Providence.