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Marquette vs. Georgetown: Ben Gold, Kam Jones have Golden Eagles rolling
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Kam Jones has his fifth double-double to lead No. 21 Marquette past Georgetown 76-61
Kam Jones' career high in assists helps Marquette handle Georgetown in road win to start March
WASHINGTON - It has been a while since the Marquette men's basketball team savored the taste of its signature milkshakes for road victories. But the Golden Eagles rode a sweet first half and avoided a meltdown in the second with a 76-61 victory on Saturday night at Capital One Arena.
Marquette's Ben Gold has seen ups and downs this season, and Golden Eagles head coach Shaka Smart wants him to embrace the ride.
No. 5 UConn plays the Marquette Golden Eagles after Sarah Strong scored 22 points in UConn's 72-53 victory over the Creighton Bluejays.
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The Marquette men's basketball team has its penultimate home game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. The Golden Eagles (20-7, 11-5 Big East) are also trying to end February on a positive note after losing four of the first six games.
Gampel Pavilion was packed to celebrate their Huskies and send their four seniors off in style. Paige Bueckers, Kaitlyn Chen, Aubrey Griffin, and Azzi Fudd were all honored with their families, and the joyous occasion set the stage for a fun afternoon.
Led by David Joplin's 17 points, the No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 76-61 on Saturday
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