Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marquette Golden Eagles, Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round

College Basketball

22-12

69-87

Final

26-9

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Lead tracker

WKU leadsBiggest lead WKU 10, MARQ 20

MARQ leads

Team	1H	2H	T
WKU	43	26	69
MARQ	36	51	87

Who won: Marquette 87-69

The Marquette Golden Eagles beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 87-69 in Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Marquette outscored the Western KY 51-26 in the 2nd half. Kam Jones led the Marquette in points (28). Tyrone Marshall Jr. led the Western KY in points (21).

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Game info

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Officials: John Gaffney (Referee), Michael Greenstein (Referee), Alfred Smith (Referee)

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