Marquette Holds Off Georgetown Rally for Big East Road Win

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Lee Volker scored 22 points to lead Marquette to a 67-59 victory over Georgetown in a Big East women’s basketball game Sunday at Capital One Arena.

The Golden Eagles built a 31-27 halftime lead and extended it with a 21-point third quarter. The Hoyas mounted a late charge, outscoring Marquette 20-15 in the final period, but could not close the gap.

Volker, a junior from Purcellville, Virginia, added four rebounds and three assists for Marquette (15-7). Halle Vice recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Khadee Hession led Georgetown (12-10) with 20 points.

Marquette avenged a home loss to the Hoyas from Jan. 17. An announced crowd of 523 attended the game.