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North Carolina Central Falls 90-78 to Marquette - Recap
North Carolina Central was scorched by Olivier-Maxence Prosper for 25 points as Marquette defeated them 90-78 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Kam Jones had 16 points for Marquette and Oso Ighodaro chipped in with 10 points. Oso Ighodaro had 7 assists for them, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
North Carolina Central got a 18-point performance from Justin Wright, who was supported by 16 points from Brendan Medley-Bacon. Fred Cleveland Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina Central, while Kris Monroe grabbed 8 rebounds.
Marquette led at halftime, $HalfScore.
North Carolina Central won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-26.
Marquette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Notre Dame. North Carolina Central will aim to get back on the winning track at LSU.