Phill McGowan
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Professional redhead | DC-based global marketer | @MarquetteU, @AmericanU alum | Views are my own, especially when they concern Marquette basketball.
We have an alpha dog. His name is Nigel James Jr.
Last night, he scored:
- MU’s final 11 points of regulation to force OT
- 6 of MU’s 11 points in overtime (and assisted on 4 points — two buckets from Royce)
#mubb
Last night, he scored:
- MU’s final 11 points of regulation to force OT
- 6 of MU’s 11 points in overtime (and assisted on 4 points — two buckets from Royce)
#mubb
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We have an alpha dog. His name is Nigel James Jr.
Last night, he scored:
- MU’s final 11 points of regulation to force OT
- 6 of MU’s 11 points in overtime (and assisted on 4 points — two buckets from Royce)
#mubb
Last night, he scored:
- MU’s final 11 points of regulation to force OT
- 6 of MU’s 11 points in overtime (and assisted on 4 points — two buckets from Royce)
#mubb
Nigel James Jr. averages over the past four games:
26 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists
During this stretch, NJ is shooting:
- 56% from the field (37 of 66)
- 58% from three (15 of 26)
🔥🔥🔥
#mubb
26 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists
During this stretch, NJ is shooting:
- 56% from the field (37 of 66)
- 58% from three (15 of 26)
🔥🔥🔥
#mubb
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Nigel James Jr. averages over the past four games:
26 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists
During this stretch, NJ is shooting:
- 56% from the field (37 of 66)
- 58% from three (15 of 26)
🔥🔥🔥
#mubb
26 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists
During this stretch, NJ is shooting:
- 56% from the field (37 of 66)
- 58% from three (15 of 26)
🔥🔥🔥
#mubb
VAAKS MISSES.
Marquette wins in overtime, 105-104
Just wow. What a response to force overtime and get the win.
Nigel: career-high 38 points. Royce scores 18, Chase with 16 points, and Ben with 14 points — including the game-winning free throw.
#mubb
Marquette wins in overtime, 105-104
Just wow. What a response to force overtime and get the win.
Nigel: career-high 38 points. Royce scores 18, Chase with 16 points, and Ben with 14 points — including the game-winning free throw.
#mubb
January 20, 2026 at 1:32 AM
VAAKS MISSES.
Marquette wins in overtime, 105-104
Just wow. What a response to force overtime and get the win.
Nigel: career-high 38 points. Royce scores 18, Chase with 16 points, and Ben with 14 points — including the game-winning free throw.
#mubb
Marquette wins in overtime, 105-104
Just wow. What a response to force overtime and get the win.
Nigel: career-high 38 points. Royce scores 18, Chase with 16 points, and Ben with 14 points — including the game-winning free throw.
#mubb
Ben. 1 of 2 FTs made.
105-104, MU.
Timeout, Friars.
3.1 seconds left in OT. Refs to likely add time.
Providence must inbound from the backcourt
#mubb
105-104, MU.
Timeout, Friars.
3.1 seconds left in OT. Refs to likely add time.
Providence must inbound from the backcourt
#mubb
January 20, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Ben. 1 of 2 FTs made.
105-104, MU.
Timeout, Friars.
3.1 seconds left in OT. Refs to likely add time.
Providence must inbound from the backcourt
#mubb
105-104, MU.
Timeout, Friars.
3.1 seconds left in OT. Refs to likely add time.
Providence must inbound from the backcourt
#mubb
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