Marquette Defeats Purdue, Jones Records Triple-Double

Kam Jones recorded a historic triple-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading No. 15 Marquette to a 76-58 victory over No. 6 Purdue, ending the Boilermakers' 39-game nonconference winning streak. This win was significant for Marquette, as it marked their first victory against Purdue since 2019 and was the third triple-double in school history, the first since Dwyane Wade in 2003. Jones dedicated his performance to his late high school coach, Terry Tippett, who passed away recently. Alongside Jones, Stevie Mitchell scored a career-high 21 points, while Purdue struggled offensively, committing 15 turnovers. Marquette dominated in the paint, outscoring Purdue 38-22 and converting turnovers into 18 points. With this win, Marquette improved to 5-0 for the season and demonstrated strong playmaking abilities from Jones, averaging 22.6 points and 6 assists per game.