Kam Jones scores 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette past No. 11 Wisconsin, 88-74

Kam Jones scored 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette to an 88-74 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday.

After suffering their first loss of the season earlier this week at Iowa State, the Golden Eagles (9-1) also benefited from double-digit efforts from David Joplin, Chase Ross and Stevie Mitchell, who combined for 37 points , while shooting 50% (31 for 62) from the floor.

The Badgers (8-2) lost their second straight game despite Max Klesmit’s 22 points and John Blackwell’s 17.

Wisconsin led 39-37 at halftime after both teams made 11 of 25 from the field in the first 20 minutes.

Marquette took control after the break, scoring its first two 3-pointers and taking a 53-47 lead with 15:41 to play. The lead grew to seven on Ross’ layup with 13:07 left, forcing a Wisconsin timeout.

The Golden Eagles took control from there, extending the lead to 15 points after Mitchell converted a three-point play to make it 70-55 with 8:49 to play.

KEY MOMENT

Jones made back-to-back buckets with 15:05 left, turning a game-tying 47 into a four-point lead that the Golden Eagles would never relinquish.

KEY STATUS

Wisconsin turned the ball over 16 times, which Marquette converted into 18 points while being outscored 44-28 in the paint.

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SERIAL TALK

Marquette’s victory ended a three-game losing streak in the series, which dates back to 1917 and marked its largest margin of victory since an 82-63 decision in 2017. Wisconsin still leads the all-time series. time, 71-60, while the Golden Eagles hold a 42-30 advantage in Milwaukee.

FOLLOWING

Wisconsin: At No. 19 Illinois on Tuesday.

Marquette: At Dayton on Saturday.

Associated Press reporting.

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