Marquette Defeats Wisconsin 88-74 in Rivalry Game

Kam Jones led No. 5 Marquette to an 88-74 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in a high-stakes I-94 rivalry game, scoring a game-high 32 points. This win snapped Marquette's three-year losing streak against the Badgers, marking a significant moment for the senior point guard, who also recorded six assists and four steals. Despite Wisconsin's strong start, leading 39-37 at halftime, Marquette seized control in the second half, capitalizing on Wisconsin's 16 turnovers to score 18 points off them. Jones' performance has drawn acclaim, with some analysts now calling him the best point guard in the nation. Other contributors for Marquette included David Joplin, Chase Ross, and Stevie Mitchell, who collectively added 37 points. The Badgers, now 8-2, face a challenging matchup against No. 19 Illinois next.