Freshman Nigel James Jr. hit four free throws in the final minute of overtime to pace Marquette to a 75-72 comeback victory over Valparaiso in a nonconference game Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

Two James foul shots put the Golden Eagles up 73-72 with 33 seconds left. Mark Brown Jr. missed a contested jumper from the free-throw line on Valparaiso's ensuing possession, and James hit two more from foul shots to make it 75-72 with 16.5 seconds left.

Brown missed a long 3-point attempt in the closing seconds.

Owen Dease hit a 3-pointer to put the Beacons in front 70-69 with 2:01 to go in overtime, but Chase Ross answered with two free throws to put Marquette up 71-70 with 1:21 left.

James had a career-high 21 points, Ben Gold 17 and Ross 16 for Marquette (5-4), which scored eight of its 10 po

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