MILWAUKEE-Sam Hauser scored 25 points, Markus Howard added 24 points and nine rebounds and Marquette rallied past Providence.
After honoring former star Dwyane Wade with a celebration that included a halftime tribute, Marquette (16-3, 5-1 Big East) surged and improved to 13-0 at home.
Nate Watson tied his career high with 21 points for Providence (11-7, 1-4).
NO. 23 IOWA 95, ILLINOIS 71
IOWA CITY, Iowa-Freshman Joe Wieskamp matched a career high with 24 points and Iowa routed Illinois for its fifth straight victory.
Isaiah Moss scored a season-high 21 points and Luka Garza added 20 for the Hawkeyes (16-3, 5-3 Big Ten). They shot 68 percent, hit 12 of their first 14 3-point attempts and 15 overall.