Georgetown 63, at Marquette 54

MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — The Georgetown women’s basketball team built a massive early lead and then withstood a furious second-half rally to defeat Marquette 63-54 in a Big East Conference game Saturday at the Bradley Center. The Hoyas, who led by as many as 21 points in the first half, saw that advantage whittled down to just four in the final minutes before securing the victory at the free-throw line. The win improved both teams to an identical 11-7 overall record. The most critical phase of the game was its opening act. Georgetown’s stifling defense overwhelmed Marquette from the opening tip,… Read more...