Jae Crowder hit a three-point basket with 6.3-seconds left to give Marquette a
79-77 win over Washington in the Jimmy V. Classic on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The 11th ranked Golden Eagles improved to 8-0.
Marquette lost starting center Chris Otule less than 2 minutes into the game when he suffered a sprained left knee. He was helped off the court and did not return. The severity of his injury isn’t known.
Darius Johnson-Odom had 23 points to lead the Golden Eagles. Crowder added 18.
Marquette looks to go 9-0 when they host Green Bay on Saturday.