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Marquette vs Providence Final: 91-69 - Recap
The battle between Marquette and Providence didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Providence was handed a 91-69 defeat on Wednesday at Fiserv Forum.
Bettors who backed Marquette were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.5 at sportsbooks.
Marquette got 17 points from Kam Jones and another 13 points from David Joplin. Tyler Kolek contributed 6 assists, while Oso Ighodaro cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Providence got a 18-point performance from Devin Carter, who was supported by 15 points from Ticket Gaines. Devin Carter had 5 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while Josh Oduro grabbed 6 rebounds.
Marquette led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Marquette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-23.
Marquette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Creighton. Providence will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Villanova.