Marquette Routs Creighton 86-62 in Blowout Win

Golden Eagles dominate first half to cruise to victory over Bluejays

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:31pm

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Marquette jumped out to a huge first-half lead, going on an 18-0 run to take a 41-16 advantage into halftime. The Golden Eagles shot 69% from the field in the opening period while holding Creighton to just 30.3% shooting. Marquette maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half, despite a late Creighton rally, to win 86-62.

Why it matters

This was a much-needed bounce-back win for Marquette, who had lost their last two games. The blowout victory over a conference rival like Creighton should give the Golden Eagles momentum heading into their next game against Seton Hall.

The details

Marquette was led by Nigel James, who scored a game-high 21 points and added 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Royce Parham grabbed a game-high 7 rebounds for the Golden Eagles, while Chase Ross and Adrien Stevens also scored in double figures. Creighton struggled mightily, shooting just 12% from three-point range in the game.

  • Marquette went on an 18-0 run to take a 41-16 lead with 3:27 left in the first half.
  • Marquette led by as many as 31 points in the second half before Creighton made a late rally.

The players

Nigel James

Marquette's leading scorer with 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Royce Parham

Grabbed a game-high 7 rebounds for Marquette.

Chase Ross

Scored 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals for Marquette.

Adrien Stevens

Contributed 14 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals for Marquette.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been due for a game like this. The guys came out firing on all cylinders in the first half and really set the tone.”

— Shaka Smart, Marquette Head Coach

What’s next

Marquette will look to build on this win when they visit Seton Hall on Saturday, January 31st. Seton Hall has lost their last four games and will host Xavier on Wednesday before facing the Golden Eagles.

The takeaway

This dominant performance by Marquette shows they have the talent and firepower to blow out any opponent when they are clicking on all cylinders. If the Golden Eagles can build on this win, they could make a strong push up the Big East standings in the second half of the season.