WBB Falls to No. 7 UConn on Wednesday Afternoon
Golden Eagles host Butler Saturday at 3 p.m. CT
MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women’s basketball team fell to No. 7 UConn on Wednesday, 77-45, at the Al McGuire Center.
The Golden Eagles (9-4, 1-1 BIG EAST) were led by Skylar Forbes, who finished with a game-high 20 points and five rebounds.
MU was down 22-16 after the first quarter before the Huskies used an 8-0 run to start the second to extend their lead to double-digits that would stay.
No. 7 UConn (12-2, 3-0 BIG EAST) was led by Sarah Strong, who had 15 points and seven rebounds.
NOTABLES:
- Skylar Forbes had her third 20-point game of the season.
- Halle Vice tied her career-high with 11 rebounds.
UP NEXT: Marquette hosts Butler on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. CT at the Al McGuire Center.
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