Kam Jones overcame a slow start to collect 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists as No. 8 Marquette defeated Creighton 79-71 on Friday night to remain unbeaten in Big East competition.

After they celebrated New Year's Eve with victories, two of the top teams in the Big East will go at it in Milwaukee when No. 8 Marquette hosts Creighton on

The Bluejays seem like a team that should be much better than their record, and they have several shooters capable of getting hot. But Creighton doesn't force any turnovers and don't foul, while MU causes disruption on defense and will benefit from getting up more shots.

Kam Jones scored 22 points, grabbed nine boards and dished five assists to lead No. 8 Marquette to a 79-71 win over Creighton on Friday in Milwaukee. Stevie Mitchell added