Kam Jones has third triple-double in Marquette history in dominant win over No. 6 Purdue
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Marquette head coach Shaka Smart talks about beating Maryland
The Golden Eagles (4-0) won in their first road game of the season against the Terrapins (3-1).
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 Paste BN 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.