MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started the New Year with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday.
Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).
Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.
The difference came at the foul line - Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5. The Golden Eagles also had seven blocks - four by Theo John.