MILWAUKEE (AP) Chase Ross scored 19 points as Marquette Golden Eagles beat Butler Bulldogs 70-55 on Saturday.

Ross had five assists and three steals for the Golden Eagles (9-15, 4-9 Big East Conference). Adrien Stevens scored 18 points while going 6 of 11 (6 for 9 from 3-point range). Nigel James Jr. shot 6 for 15 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Royce Parham added 12 points and Ben Gold grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Bulldogs (13-11, 4-9) were led in scoring by Finley Bizjack, who finished with 23 points. Michael Ajayi added eight points, 19 rebounds - one shy of his season high - and four steals for Butler.

Marquette took the lead for good with 1:24 remaining in the first half. The score was 32-28 at halftime, with James racking up 10 points. Marquette extended its lead to 48-34 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run.

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