Creighton Bluejays @ Marquette Golden Eagles
Carlino's 3 helps Marquette beat Creighton 53-52
MILWAUKEE -- Matt Carlino scored 19 Wednesday night and hit the game-winner on a pull-up 3 with 11 seconds left to lift Marquette past Creighton 53-52.
Marquette (10-6, 2-2 Big East) took possession trailing by two points after Will Artino's travelling violation for Creighton (9-9, 0-5) with 21 seconds left. Carlino dribbled from the right wing off a screen to get free near the top of the key.
Carlino also had a 17-foot jumper off the dribble that pulled Marquette within 52-50 with 53 seconds left.
Duane Wilson added 17 points for the Golden Eagles, who led by 13 late in the first half. Creighton had back-to-back 3s in the final minute to cut the deficit to 28-21 at the break.
Rick Kreklow scored 13 and Toby Hegner 10 to lead the Bluejays, who pulled back in front midway through the second and led 50-46 on Kreklow's 3 with 2 minutes left.
Game Information
Milwaukee, WI

Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Mike Nance
Referee:Michael Stephens

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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