PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Jae Crowder and Darius Johnson-Odom each popped in 18 points Saturday and 22nd-ranked Marquette bested Providence 79-72 in a Big East contest.
Jamil Wilson chipped in with 16 points as the Golden Eagles (16-4, 5-2 Big East) racked up their fourth straight win.
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Todd Mayo added 10 points for the victors.
The Friars (12-8, 1-6) couldn't prevent their sixth loss in seven games despite 28 points from Bryce Cotton.