Marquette’s Markus Howard broke the BIG EAST single-game scoring record by pouring in 53 points in a 106-104 overtime victory at Creighton on Wednesday night. He broke the record of 52 points that he set last year and shared with Providence’s Marshon Brooks.
The Golden Eagles, who improved to 13-3 overall and 2-1 in the BIG EAST, needed a 3-pointer at the buzzer by Sam Hauser at the end of regulation to force the extra period. Howard then scored Marquette’s first 11 points of overtime. The Golden Eagles did not lead until the extra period. Howard’s 15 field goals, 10 3-pointers and 13 free throws were all season highs for any BIG EAST player this season.