GREEN BAY, Wis. – Ahmere Carson was on fire Monday night, scoring 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting, but the Green Bay men's basketball team fell to Marquette 87-60 at the Resch Center. Marcus Hall was the only other Phoenix in double figures, tacking on 10 points and two steals for GB.
The Golden Eagles had four double-digit scorers, highlighted by Nigel James Jr.'s 18-point, 10-assist double-double. Royce Parham (14 pts.), Adrien Stevens (12 pts.), and Michael Phillips II (12 pts.) also finished in double figures.
The Phoenix offense was strong from three-point land, pouring in 10 threes on 32 attempts. Carson hit five threes for Green Bay in the contest. Carson was 10-for-10 from the field and 5-for-5 from three in the first half. Marquette was even stronger from deep, going 14-for-24.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After falling behind 35-20, Green Bay went on a 7-0 run with 7:31 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Carson to narrow the deficit to 35-27. The Phoenix continued to close the gap, cutting the Marquette lead to 43-38 by the end of the first half. 27 of Carson's 29 points came in the first 20 minutes.
Marquette widened its lead after intermission, constructing a 45-38 advantage before Green Bay went on a 5-0 run, finished off by Lebron Thomas' three, to shrink the deficit to 45-43 with 17:51 to go in the contest. Marquette responded and outscored GB 42-17 the rest of the way to take the 87-60 win.
GAME NOTES
» Ahmere Carson and Marcus Hall carried the load for the Phoenix, accounting for 65.0-percent of its points.
» The Green Bay defense forced 15 turnovers, while committing 14 offensively.
» The Golden Eagles won the board battle 38-20.
» Marquette shot 58.3-percent from long range.
» Green Bay got a team-high four rebounds from Clarence Payia.
COMING UP
The Phoenix plays its final exhibition game of the season, moving to the Kress Center for Alumni Weekend when they host the Illinois State Redbirds this Saturday, Oct. 24, with tip-off moved to 4 p.m. CT.
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