MBB Minute: Marquette got 38 points from freshman Nigel James Jr. en route to a 105-104 overtime victory at home over Providence in the lone BIG EAST game on Monday night.
Marquette 105, Providence 104 OT - Box Score
Marquette freshman guard Nigel James Jr. poured in a career-high 38 points, propelling the Golden Eagles to an overtime victory at home. James Jr. connected on 13-of-20 shots from the floor, including 4-of-6 from the perimeter, and 8-of-11 from the free throw line. Three of those free throws came in the final seconds of regulation, tying the game at 94-94 and forcing the extra frame.