MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Jaidynn Mason made two free throws with nine seconds remaining Wednesday night to lift Marquette to a 74-73 victory over DePaul in a Big East women’s basketball game at Bradley Center.

The Golden Eagles, who led by as many as 22 points, survived a furious second-half comeback by the Blue Demons. Marquette built a 49-27 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, making 31 of 48 shots from the floor. DePaul stormed back after halftime, outscoring Marquette 46-25 in the second half behind Ally Timm’s 21 points and Alayna West’s 19 points. Mason led Marquette with 16 points and seven assists.

DePaul had a chance to win on the final possession but could not get a shot to fall. Marquette improved to 14-7 while DePaul fell to 5-18.