The Golden Eagles survived a scare Saturday afternoon as they edged division II side Lindenwood 81-79 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in their second and final exhibition game before the Friday home opener.
Marquette took the lead late and held on
The Golden Eagles had their first lead of the second half when Sacar Anim scored a transition layup off a pass from Haanif Cheatham with 9:17 remaining in the game.
Marquette extended their lead to as much as eight at the 4:53 mark, but as the game drew closer to its end, Marquette’s lead shrunk, almost dwindling away entirely when Jackson Price’s corner three at the buzzer barely rimmed out.