No. 5 Purdue tops Illinois 76-71

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Brandon Newman scored 19 factors and Zach Edey added 17 as No. 5 Purdue held on to beat Illinois 76-71 on Sunday.

Braden Smith added 15 factors for the Boilermakers (26-5, 15-5 Massive Ten). It’s the first time a crew has received the league title by three or extra video games since 2014..

Edey, who entered the sport with 23 double-doubles, completed with six rebounds. He was slowed by taking part in simply 8 minutes within the fist half after choosing up two fouls.

The Boilermakers led by 24 early within the second half earlier than the Illini rallied. Matthew Mayer led the Illini (20-11, 11-9) with 16 factors. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 13, Sencire Harris 11 and Luke Goode 10 factors.

The Illini tied the sport at 67 on a free throw by Mayer with 1:17 to go. Edey’s layup gave Purdue a 69-67 edge with 56 seconds to go. Illinois turned the ball over with 31 seconds left.

Purdue’s Fletcher Loyer sank two free throws to push the result in 71-67 after a right away foul. Mayer missed a 3-point shot and Newman hit two free throws to push the result in 73-67 with 16 seconds left.

Goode hit a 3-pointer to shut the hole to 74-71 with 7 seconds left. Newman hit two free throws to seal it for Purdue with 5 seconds left.

Newman scored 15 factors within the first half to assist the Boilermakers to a 47-26 halftime lead.

The Boilermakers shot 62% within the first half. however simply 29% within the second half.

BIG PICTURE

Illinois: The Illini had received three of 4 sport coming in however struggled with turnovers and outdoors capturing within the first half. Nonetheless, the Illini confirmed combat by climbing again from a 24-point deficit early within the second half to tie it late.

Purdue: Following a stretch of dropping 4 of six video games, the Boilermakers have gotten some momentum by successful two in a row. Purdue allowed the Illini again into the sport by pricey turnovers.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

With victories over Wisconsin and Illinois, Purdue ought to stay within the prime 5 heading into the Massive Ten Match.

UP NEXT

Illinois: Awaiting seed within the Massive Ten Match in Chicago.

Purdue: As No. 1 seed, the Boilermakers will play Friday within the Massive Ten Match quarterfinals in Chicago.