Golden Eagles Remain Unbeaten At Home With 79-68 Win Over Friars

Sam Hauser scored 20 of his game-high 25 points in the second half as Marquette beat Providence at home Sunday 79-68.  The Golden Eagles are 13-0 in the Fiserv Forum.  Markus Howard responded with a 24-point effort after missing time with a strained back.  Marquette improved its Big East record to 5-1, trailing only unbeaten Villanova in league play.  The two teams traded the lead until a 10-2 run by the Eagles midway through the second half.  Marquette will host DePaul Wednesday.