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Behind Kam Jones' 32 points, No. 5 Marquette deafeats No. 11 Wisconsin 88-74

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1 year ago

December 7, 2024

Behind Kam Jones' 32 points, No. 5 Marquette deafeats No. 11 Wisconsin 88-74

MILWAUKEE — For as long as senior point guard Kam Jones has been at Marquette, the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (8-2, 0-1) have had reign over the I-94 Rivalry.

However, with Saturday’s in-state rivalry being his last, the No. 5 Golden Eagles (9-1) snapped the Badgers’ three-year streak with an 88-74 victory.

“The seniors — we came together — and last night was just like, not tomorrow,” Jones said post-game. “Not tomorrow afternoon. We made sure our younger guys were ready to attack and ready to just go out there and win.”

Jones finished with a game-high 32 points shooting 12-of-21 (57.1%) from the floor. He also tallied six assists, four steals, and two rebounds.

There were 19 lead changes in today’s in-state rivalry with #5 Marquette dropping #11 Wisconsin, 88-74.
The breakthrough for Marquette? Kam Jones and a havoc-wreaking defense.
A recap from Fiserv Forum ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/iKTPRkOuYT
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) December 8, 2024

Most of Saturday’s game stayed a one-possession game until Badgers graduate transfer John Tonje earned his third personal foul with 17:23 remaining in regulation.

With the Badgers’ leading scorer off the floor, Marquette took advantage rattling off a 13-5 run which put the Golden Eagles in front for good.

“It was the stretch from about the 15-minute mark to the 8-minute mark of that second half where there were 14 possessions and we were up one at that point,” Badgers head coach Greg Gard explained. “We turned it over seven times in those 14 possessions, and that allowed them to go from down one to up six. What it did is create an avalanche.”

Not having John Tonje out on the floor has HURT Wisconsin.
Since being pulled at the 17:23 mark, Marquette has outscored the Badgers 17-8.
Golden Eagles lead 61-53 with 11:18 remaining. Greg Gard is subbing Tonje back in after the media timeout.
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) December 7, 2024

Wisconsin turned the ball over a season-high 16 times. In what was a 14-point loss on Saturday, Marquette scored 18 points off turnovers.

“We’re going to pressure you,” Jones warned. “We’re going to have a lot of energy. When we are in the zone man, it can be like we’ve got six guys guarding them. That’s with any team. All we want to do no matter the opponent is we want to be disruptive. We want to make it tough for them. We want to be a hard team to play against them both ends.”

Check out: Behind Kam Jones’ 32 points, No. 5 Marquette defeats No. 11 Wisconsin 88-74

In-state rivalry game between Marquette and Wisconsin

While Jones looked dominant during Saturday’s 32-point performance, Marquette head coach Shaka Smart said the senior guard has battled an ankle injury the last two games.

Jones limped up to the podium post-game, but he’ll have a full week to recover before Marquette’s last non-conference game on Saturday at Dayton (8-2).

Wisconsin returns to action on Tuesday at No. 19 Illinois.

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

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11 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

Located in scenic Door County, Wisconsin, the town of Sister Bay is a waterfront town directly on Green Bay. Outdoor enthusiasts head to Sister Bay for its access to hiking trails, nature preserves, and water pursuits such as boating, fishing, and ice-skating during winter. The town hosts a number of seasonal festivals including a film fest, marina fest, outdoor concert series, and the Door County Festival of Fine Arts. The annual Roofing of the Goats Parade is a popular event tied to Al Johnson’s, a local restaurant known for goats that graze on its rooftop during summer months.

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Vote: Who is Wisconsin High School Boys Basketball’s Top Guard of 2025-26?

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March 2, 2026

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Vote: Who is Wisconsin High School Boys Basketball’s Top Guard of 2025-26?

With the action-packed Wisconsin high school boys basketball regular season completed and March Madness beginning, it’s time to take a look at some of the outstanding players and cast your vote for the best.

We began by looking at the most prolific individual scoring threats, talented 3-point shooters,strong rebounders, and top free-throw shooters so now it’s time to take a look at the high-caliber guards from throughout the state.

There are hundreds of high-caliber boys basketball players in Wisconsin, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive.

Voting remains open until March 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

(Players are listed in alphabetical order and all nominees are leaders from the 2025-26 season as compiled by Bound.com, and WIAA; the poll is below the list of athletes)

Castillo is averaging 25.4 points per game with 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals for Greendale (18-6 overall record).

Collien is averaging 15 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists for Oakfield (21-3 overall record).

Edwards is averaging 14.1 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists for D.C. Everest (21-3 overall record).

Gray Jr. was averaging 24.3 points per game with 6.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.1 steals prior for West Allis Central (22-2 overall record).

Hereford is averaging 36.4 points per game with 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 4.1 steals for Beloit Memorial (22-2 overall record).

Johnson is averaging 27.3 points per game with 8.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.6 steals for Milwaukee Juneau (22-1 overall record).

Jones is averaging 23.3 points per game with 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.6 steals for Germantown (15-9 overall record).

Kern is averaging 16 points per game with 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists for New Berlin West (21-3 overall record).

Kilgore is averaging 14.6 points per game with 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.0 steals for Kewaunee (24-0 overall record).

Kohnen is averaging 16.3 points per game with 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals for Slinger (20-4 overall record).

Knueppel is averaging 17.4 points per game with 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.4 steals for Wisconsin Lutheran (24-0 overall record).

Loose is averaging 18.2 points per game with 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 steals for Port Washington (23-1 overall).

Manchester is averaging 35.8 points per game for Mount Horeb (19-5 overall record).

Platz is averaging 19.5 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals for Brookfield East (19-5 overall record).

Prochnow is averaging 21.3 points per game with 11.1 assists, 4.8 assists, and 3.2 steals for Reedsville (21-3 overall record).

Resch is averaging 21.3 points per game with 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals for Arrowhead (18-6 overall record).

Schultz is averaging 27.4 points per game with 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals for Plymouth (17-7 overall record).

Schwalbach is averaging 15 points per game with 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals for Kaukauna (21-3 overall).

Sweeney is averaging 15.5 points per game for Appleton North (20-4 overall record).

Vandenberg is averaging 13 points per game with 2.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds for Freedom (23-1 overall).

About Our Player Poll Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals. Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports. Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.

— Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com

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