Howard Scores 52 As Marquette Edges Providence In OT 95-90

Sophomore guard Markus Howard scored 42 of his school-record 52 points in the second half as Marquette snatched a road victory in Providence Wednesday night, 95-90. Howard tied a record with 11 3-pointers in the overtime win.  The Golden Eagles improve to 11-4, including two wins in three Big East Conference games.  The Friars held a 79-73 lead with 1:17 remaining, even though the team’s top scorer was sidelined with a stomach bug.  Howard scored his team’s last six points to send the game into an extra frame.  Sophomore Sam Hauser’s 3-pointer sealed the win.  The Golden Eagles return to action Saturday at Villanova.