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01/19 20:12 CST Nigel James, Ben Gold rally Marquette to 105-104 victory over
Providence in OT
Nigel James, Ben Gold rally Marquette to 105-104 victory over Providence in OT
By The Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) --- Freshman Nigel James Jr. scored a season-high 38 points and
Ben Gold made the first of two free throws with four seconds left in overtime
as Marquette edged Providence 105-104 on Monday night.
James also had eight assists for the Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-7 Big East
Conference). Royce Parham had 18 points and four blocks. Chase Ross scored 16
and Gold scored 14.
Jaylin Sellers scored a season-high 27, adding five assists to lead the Friars
(9-10, 2-6). Freshman Stefan Vaaks scored a season-high 26 with four assists.
Jamier Jones had 17 points and nine rebounds.
Marquette entered halftime up 54-44. James paced the team with 12 points. James
scored 20 second-half points as Marquette and Providence ended regulation tied
94-94.
James had a tying layup with 18 seconds left, prior to Gold's winning foul
shot. James was fouled shooting a 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation
and made all three to force the extra five-minute period.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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