In a seismic shift felt throughout college basketball, the No. 15 Marquette Golden Eagles stunned the sixth-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 76-58 on Tuesday night. The upset, fueled by a historic triple-double from Marquette’s Kam Jones, abruptly ended Purdue’s remarkable 39-game regular-season nonconference winning streak.
The Boilermakers’ streak, which began after a loss to Miami in December 2020, was the fourth-longest in NCAA history. Syracuse holds the all-time record with 52 consecutive nonconference regular-season victories from 2008 to 2012.
Kam Jones Etches Name in Marquette Lore
Purdue, led by Trey Kaufman-Renn’s 16 points, saw multiple streaks come to an end at Fiserv Forum. In addition to their nonconference run, the Boilermakers had won 25 straight November contests, the longest active streak in the nation.
The loss, however, may serve as an early wake-up call for a Purdue squad with national championship aspirations. “We’ll learn from this,” said sophomore guard Braden Smith. “It’s a long season, and we’d rather face adversity now than later.”
Marquette, Purdue Look Ahead
Both teams will have little time to dwell on the result, as they return to action on Saturday. Marquette (5-0) faces Georgia at Paradise Island in the Bahamas, while Purdue (4-1) looks to rebound at home against Marshall.
As the college basketball season unfolds, Marquette’s monumental upset and Kam Jones’ record-setting night will be remembered as an early defining moment. The Golden Eagles have served notice that they are a force to be reckoned with, while the Boilermakers must regroup and refocus if they hope to fulfill their lofty preseason expectations.
Purdue, led by Trey Kaufman-Renn’s 16 points, saw multiple streaks come to an end at Fiserv Forum. In addition to their nonconference run, the Boilermakers had won 25 straight November contests, the longest active streak in the nation.
The loss, however, may serve as an early wake-up call for a Purdue squad with national championship aspirations. “We’ll learn from this,” said sophomore guard Braden Smith. “It’s a long season, and we’d rather face adversity now than later.”
Marquette, Purdue Look Ahead
Both teams will have little time to dwell on the result, as they return to action on Saturday. Marquette (5-0) faces Georgia at Paradise Island in the Bahamas, while Purdue (4-1) looks to rebound at home against Marshall.
As the college basketball season unfolds, Marquette’s monumental upset and Kam Jones’ record-setting night will be remembered as an early defining moment. The Golden Eagles have served notice that they are a force to be reckoned with, while the Boilermakers must regroup and refocus if they hope to fulfill their lofty preseason expectations.
Sophomore guard Kam Jones delivered a performance for the ages, recording 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. His stat line marked just the third triple-double in Marquette history and the first since NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s iconic 29-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist outing in the 2003 Elite Eight against Kentucky.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be mentioned in the same breath as Dwyane Wade,” Jones remarked after the game. “But the most important thing is the team win. We knew we could compete with anyone, and tonight we proved it.”
Before this breakout game, the 6-foot-4 Jones had never recorded more than nine rebounds or seven assists in his 107 prior appearances for the Golden Eagles.
Golden Eagles Soar on Both Ends
While Jones stole the spotlight, Marquette’s victory was a true team effort. Stevie Mitchell poured in a career-high 21 points, while Chase Ross and Ben Gold chipped in 12 and 11, respectively.
The Golden Eagles’ swarming defense forced Purdue into an uncharacteristic 15 turnovers, a stark contrast to the Boilermakers’ mere three giveaways in their previous game against then-No. 2 Alabama.
Purdue’s Rare November Stumble
Purdue, led by Trey Kaufman-Renn’s 16 points, saw multiple streaks come to an end at Fiserv Forum. In addition to their nonconference run, the Boilermakers had won 25 straight November contests, the longest active streak in the nation.
The loss, however, may serve as an early wake-up call for a Purdue squad with national championship aspirations. “We’ll learn from this,” said sophomore guard Braden Smith. “It’s a long season, and we’d rather face adversity now than later.”
Marquette, Purdue Look Ahead
Both teams will have little time to dwell on the result, as they return to action on Saturday. Marquette (5-0) faces Georgia at Paradise Island in the Bahamas, while Purdue (4-1) looks to rebound at home against Marshall.
As the college basketball season unfolds, Marquette’s monumental upset and Kam Jones’ record-setting night will be remembered as an early defining moment. The Golden Eagles have served notice that they are a force to be reckoned with, while the Boilermakers must regroup and refocus if they hope to fulfill their lofty preseason expectations.
Sophomore guard Kam Jones delivered a performance for the ages, recording 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. His stat line marked just the third triple-double in Marquette history and the first since NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s iconic 29-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist outing in the 2003 Elite Eight against Kentucky.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be mentioned in the same breath as Dwyane Wade,” Jones remarked after the game. “But the most important thing is the team win. We knew we could compete with anyone, and tonight we proved it.”
Before this breakout game, the 6-foot-4 Jones had never recorded more than nine rebounds or seven assists in his 107 prior appearances for the Golden Eagles.
Golden Eagles Soar on Both Ends
While Jones stole the spotlight, Marquette’s victory was a true team effort. Stevie Mitchell poured in a career-high 21 points, while Chase Ross and Ben Gold chipped in 12 and 11, respectively.
The Golden Eagles’ swarming defense forced Purdue into an uncharacteristic 15 turnovers, a stark contrast to the Boilermakers’ mere three giveaways in their previous game against then-No. 2 Alabama.
Purdue’s Rare November Stumble
Purdue, led by Trey Kaufman-Renn’s 16 points, saw multiple streaks come to an end at Fiserv Forum. In addition to their nonconference run, the Boilermakers had won 25 straight November contests, the longest active streak in the nation.
The loss, however, may serve as an early wake-up call for a Purdue squad with national championship aspirations. “We’ll learn from this,” said sophomore guard Braden Smith. “It’s a long season, and we’d rather face adversity now than later.”
Marquette, Purdue Look Ahead
Both teams will have little time to dwell on the result, as they return to action on Saturday. Marquette (5-0) faces Georgia at Paradise Island in the Bahamas, while Purdue (4-1) looks to rebound at home against Marshall.
As the college basketball season unfolds, Marquette’s monumental upset and Kam Jones’ record-setting night will be remembered as an early defining moment. The Golden Eagles have served notice that they are a force to be reckoned with, while the Boilermakers must regroup and refocus if they hope to fulfill their lofty preseason expectations.
