Friday, November 8
Milwaukee, WI
8 P.M. CT
Marquette University
2-0,0-0Big East
82
vs
63
George Mason
1-1,0-0Atlantic 10
1
2
F
George Mason
37
26
63
Marquette
36
46
82
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Jones and Joplin Power Marquette Past George Mason Friday Night, 82-63
11/8/2024 10:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Golden Eagles hosted students-only game at Al McGuire Center
MILWAUKEE – The No. 18/17 Marquette men's basketball team pulled away late to beat George Mason Friday night, 82-63, in front of a sold out Al McGuire Center.
The Golden Eagles (2-0, 0-0 BIG EAST) were led by the senior duo of Kam Jones and David Joplin who combined for 51 of MU's 82 points.
Marquette started on a 13-0 run the first three minutes of the game but the Patriots battled back the rest of the half to lead by one at the break, 37-36.
A Joplin 3-pointer at the 16:46 mark of the second half tied it up 41-41. A Chase Ross breakaway dunk 30 seconds later gave MU the lead they'd protect the rest of the way. Marquette went on a 16-2 run to end the game.
George Mason (1-1, 0-0 A10) was led by Darius Maddox, who had 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
NOTABLES:
UP NEXT: Marquette returns to Fiserv Forum on Monday, Nov. 11 against Central Michigan at 8 p.m. CT.
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
The Golden Eagles (2-0, 0-0 BIG EAST) were led by the senior duo of Kam Jones and David Joplin who combined for 51 of MU's 82 points.
Marquette started on a 13-0 run the first three minutes of the game but the Patriots battled back the rest of the half to lead by one at the break, 37-36.
A Joplin 3-pointer at the 16:46 mark of the second half tied it up 41-41. A Chase Ross breakaway dunk 30 seconds later gave MU the lead they'd protect the rest of the way. Marquette went on a 16-2 run to end the game.
George Mason (1-1, 0-0 A10) was led by Darius Maddox, who had 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
NOTABLES:
- Kam Jones finished with 24 points and now owns 1,447 points at Marquette, moving into 20th all-time, passing Aaron Hutchins (1,439 points).
- Jones collected his 22nd career game of 20-or-more points.
- Sixth time in his career Jones has had back-to-back 20-or-more point games.
- In two games at the Al McGuire Center, David Joplin scored 23 points against Central Michigan in 2022 and 27 vs. George Mason.
- Second career double-double for Joplin
UP NEXT: Marquette returns to Fiserv Forum on Monday, Nov. 11 against Central Michigan at 8 p.m. CT.
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
Team Stats
GMU
Marq
FG%
.379
.388
3FG%
.333
.314
FT%
.733
.731
RB
40
41
TO
19
9
STL
4
13
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
27
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
6
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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Shaka Smart Open Practice Media Availability
Friday, August 01
An Evening With #MUBB In Chicago
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Shaka Smart SportsCenter Interview
Saturday, July 26