The UConn Huskies were winners on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.
The Huskies triumphed 78-70 over the Marquette Golden Eagles. MU failed to protect home court and fell to 0-2 in Big East play, while UConn jumped up to 1-1 after losing the opener to Providence.
RJ Cole, Tyrese Martin, and Andre Jackson accounted for 55 of UConn’s 78 points. Martin led with 25 while Cole scored 20. Cole was a stealthy 7-of-12 and 5-for-5 from the free throw line and added nine rebounds to his line.
Justin Lewis scored 20 points for Marquette in the loss as his strong campaign continues.