Howard scores 38 to lift Marquette past Loyola (Md.) 88-53

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard had 38 points as Marquette routed Loyola (Md.) 88-53 on Tuesday night.

Howard hit 7 of 10 3-pointers and shot 9 for 10 from the foul line.

Koby McEwen had 11 points for Marquette (1-0). Sacar Anim added 11 points.

Andrew Kostecka had 16 points for the Greyhounds (0-1). Isaiah Hart added 13 points.

Marquette faces Purdue at home next Wednesday. Loyola (Md.) plays Chicago State on the road on Saturday.