Jones scores 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette past No. 11 Wisconsin

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Marquette guard Kam Jones, foreground, takes selfies with the student section after defeating Wisconsin on Saturday in Milwaukee, Wis. KAYLA WOLF — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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By Andrew Wagner

The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE >> Kam Jones scored 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette to an 88-74 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday.

Coming off their first loss of the season earlier this week at Iowa State, the Golden Eagles (9-1) also got double-digit efforts from David Joplin, Chase Ross and Stevie Mitchell, who combined for 37 points, while shooting 50% (31 for 62) from the floor.

The Badgers (8-2) dropped their second straight despite 22 points from Max Klesmit and 17 from John Blackwell.

Wisconsin led 39-37 at halftime after both teams went 11 for 25 from the field in the first 20 minutes.

Marquette took control after the break, making its first two 3-pointers and taking a 53-47 lead with 15:41 to play.

The lead grew to seven on Ross’ layup with 13:07 left, forcing a Wisconsin timeout.

The Golden Eagles took control from there, pushing the lead to 15 points after Mitchell converted a three-point play to make it 70-55 with 8:49 to play.