It’s tough to win any game on the road when you turn the ball over 19 times. Marquette found out it’s even more difficult when playing the No. 6 team in the country, as the Golden Eagles couldn’t hold onto a half-time lead despite a career day from freshman guard Haanif Cheatham. Xavier’s J.P. Macura hit two straight three pointers in the final three minutes to put Marquette away, 90-82.
Cheatham shot 7-for-9 and a perfect 5-for-5 on free throws for 21 points, one point behind Henry Ellenson for the team lead. Cheatham got into foul trouble in the first half, forcing him to only play 21 minutes.