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No. 9 Marquette commits just 2 turnovers in 80-70 victory over Butler

By Steve Megargee

No. 9 Marquette commits just 2 turnovers in 80-70 victory over Butler

Butler head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kam Jones scored 23 points and No. 9 Marquette committed just two turnovers in an 80-70 victory over Butler on Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams.

Marquette (10-2, 1-0) had its lowest turnover total since Jan. 8, 2011, when it also had two turnovers in an 89-81 loss at Pittsburgh, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

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