Purdue's win over Illinois invites more questions than answers
Purdue appeared to have righted itself in a dominant first half of its regular-season finale vs. Illinois, but then it all nearly fell apart...MARCH 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
1 | 2 | T | |
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ILL | 26 | 45 | 71 |
PUR | 47 | 29 | 76 |
Purdue survives 24 pt comeback
Purdue's Brandon Newman drains a triple as the Boilermakers jump out to a 11-0 lead over Illinois
Purdue's Brandon Newman leads all scorers with 19 points in Boilermakers' 76-71 win over Illinois
Purdue's Brandon Newman knocks down a long 3-pointer against Illinois to cap off monster 47-26 first half lead
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. records a RIDICULOUS chase-down block against No. 5 Purdue
Illinois' Sencire Harris picks Purdue's pocket, finishes ABSURD and-1 layup against No. 5 Purdue
Purdue's Caleb Furst records an emphatic block, Brandon Newman capitalizes with tough and-1 finish against Illinois
KEY PLAYERS
Brandon Newman PUR · #6 G
19 pts (3-8 3pt), 6 reb
Zach Edey PUR · #15 C
17 pts (6-13 FG), 6 reb
Matthew Mayer ILL · #24 G-F
16 pts (5-14 FG), 6 reb
Coleman Hawkins ILL · #33 F
6 pts, 6 ast, 4 reb
KEY PLAYS
PUR STREAK
ILL 2 PUR 11
ILL STREAK
ILL 20 PUR 26
PUR STREAK
ILL 25 PUR 40
ILL STREAK
ILL 39 PUR 57
ILL STREAK
ILL 52 PUR 63
LEAD CHANGE
ILL 67 PUR 67
ILL STREAK
ILL 67 PUR 69
ILL KEY PLAY
ILL 71 PUR 74
