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Final: Marquette beats Seton Hall 79-67

By John Borneman on 17. Feb, 2009

See? I told you Marquette was a second-half team.

The Golden Eagles started the second half on a 32-13 run (although it could have been worse, I just lost count). Wes Matthews led Marquette with 24 points on 7-of-12 shooting, Lazar Hayward scored 14 and Dominic James and Jerel McNeal dropped 13 apiece (while dishing eight and seven assists respectively).

Marquette also shot 41.2 percent from the field in the second half while holding Seton Hall to 34.6 percent shooting (9-of-26). The Pirates turned the ball over 23 times in the game, and Marquette held a 25-13 advantage in points off of turnovers.

Overall, the Golden Eagles outscored Seton Hall 43-30 and completely dominated the final 20 minutes. So there. Just like I said. Marquette wins by double-digits. Never in doubt (unless you count the first half).

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