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Kam Jones has third triple-double in Marquette history in dominant win over No. 6 Purdue
Kam Jones etched himself in Marquette men’s basketball lore.
The senior guard notched just the third triple-double in program history, and the Golden Eagles put on a defensive clinic in a 76-58 victory over sixth-ranked Purdue on Tuesday at Fiserv Forum.
MU (5-0) is ranked 14th in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.
Jones finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Dwyane Wade had the the last triple-double for MU, famously coming in the 2003 Elite Eight against Kentucky. Tony Miller also had one in 1994.
MU’s harassing defense also frustrated Purdue (4-1).
The Boilermakers had 15 turnovers, including 11 steals by the Golden Eagles.
Stevie Mitchell added 21 and four steals for MU. Chase Ross also had four steals.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Marquette Golden Eagles’ Kam Jones has triple-double against Purdue
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