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Rowsey sinks 6 3-pointers, scores 24 in Marquette's win

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Andrew Rowsey sank 6 of 7 3-point attempts and scored a season-high 24 points to lead Marquette to an 83-58 victory over DePaul on Saturday.

Katin Reinhardt added three 3-pointers and a season-high 19 points for the Golden Eagles (12-5, 3-2 Big East), who won their second straight by shooting 62.5 percent, including 13 of 27 (48 percent) from 3-point range. Duane Wilson had seven assists.

Billy Garrett scored 12 points and Darrick Wood 11 for the Blue Demons (8-10, 1-4), who have lost six of their last seven.

Marquette closed the final 8ˆ½ minutes of the first half by outscoring DePaul 32-9 for a 52-31 lead. The run included five of Rowsey's 3-pointers. Marquette had all but one of their 3-pointers in the first half.

The lead remained in double figures, reaching a high 29 points late in the game on Rowsey's final trey.

DePaul guard Eli Cain, left, is defended by Marquette center Luke Fischer, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
DePaul guard Brandon Cyrus, center, is defended by Marquette guard Katin Reinhardt, left, and Sam Hauser, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette guard Markus Howard, right, and DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette guard Haanif Cheatham, right, goes up for a basket against DePaul guard Eli Cain, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette center Luke Fischer, center, dunks against DePaul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette guard Andrew Rowsey reacts after making a 3-point basket against DePaul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
DePauls head coach Dave Leitao, front, calls out to his team after the ball went out of bounds against Marquette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette guard Andrew Rowsey goes up for a basket after stealing the ball from DePaul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
Marquette guard Jajuan Johnson, center, is defended by DePaul forward Tre'Darius McCallum, left, and Devin Gage, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) The Associated Press
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