In a closely contested overtime match, Marquette women's basketball fell to Creighton 80-74, ending their five-game winning streak. The game featured standout performances, with Skylar Forbes scoring 21 points for the Golden Eagles, while Creighton's Ava Zediker and Grace Boffeli combined for 48 points. Despite maintaining the lead for significant portions of the game, Marquette struggled in the final moments of overtime, allowing Creighton to claim victory.

By the Numbers
  • Skylar Forbes scored 21 points, her sixth 20-point game of the season.
  • Marquette fell to 2-6 in their last eight matchups against Creighton.
State of Play
  • Marquette led 56-46 entering the fourth quarter but lost momentum late in regulation.
  • Creighton tied the game at 67-all with a 3-pointer in the final seconds, forcing overtime.
What's Next

Marquette will aim to bounce back when they host Seton Hall at the Al McGuire Center on Wednesday night, with a tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

The narrow loss highlights Marquette's need to tighten their defense in critical moments, as they prepare for a pivotal matchup against Seton Hall to regain their momentum.