Columnist Will Sutton looks at the new Carnegie research designations, including a big move by Howard University, a Southern University decision and good news for Xavier University of Louisiana.

Howard scored 23 of his career-high 34 points in the second half and tied a program single-game record with nine 3-pointers (9 of 12). Marquette (16-10, 7-7 Big East) won going away, 83-61.

HBCUs don't get enough federal research money. Let's hold our breath that Howard can maintain its status, and that Southern and Xavier can move up.

Markus Howard had 35 points and the Golden Eagles used a 15-0 run in the second half to pull away. ... MU came through with a dominant 85-65 victory over a reeling Xavier at Fiserv Forum.