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Vanderbilt vs. Marquette 2016 final score: 3 things we learned from the Golden Eagles’ victory

Marquette scored 90 or more points five times during the 2015-16 season. On Friday night, the Golden Eagles opened the season by doing just that.

MU proceeded to thump the Vanderbilt Commodores in Annapolis, Maryland as the two teams took part in the Armed Forces Classic at Alumni Hall. Off the back of 13 3-pointers, a staggering 35 points off turnovers, and 32 bench points, Marquette was able to etch their first tally in the win column to the tune of 95-71.

Jajuan Johnson led all scorers with 21 points on a 9-for-13 mark from the field.