PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Photos From Indiana's Victory Over Purdue

No. 1 Purdue traveled to Bloomington on Saturday for the first of two Big Ten matchups this season with Indiana. The Hoosiers dominated the first half and held off a Purdue rally in the second half to win 79-74.

Becky Rigel | Feb 4, 2023

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It's no secret that Indiana and Purdue have a long and tumultuous rivalry. This year, however, it was even more tense with the Boilermakers coming into the game with just one loss. Purdue was firmly atop the Associated Press poll at No. 1.

The Hoosiers have had their share of struggles this season. Riddled with injuries, Indiana no doubt has the talent but consistency has been a key that has been illusive.

Saturday's game different, and this one had that old school Indiana basketball swagger to it.

The Hoosiers dominated the first 20 minutes, leading by 15 points at the half. Purdue made adjustments in the locker room and looked much more cohesive during the second half, but Indiana's defense held them at bay, ultimately leading the Hoosiers to a 79-74 victory at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Trayce Jackson-Davis led the way for Indiana with 25 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. Freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino added 16 points and four assists. Trey Galloway also contributed 11 points.

The Hoosiers are back at home on Tuesday night for a rematch with Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights beat Indiana in New Jersey.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) looks to pass the ball while Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) defends at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) defends.

Malik Reneau

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) and Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) tie up the ball in the second half.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis drives for a slam dunk during the first half of the Indiana vs. Purdue matchup.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) dribbles the ball while Purdue Boilermakers guard Ethan Morton (25) defends.

Malik Reneau

Indiana forward Malik Reneau (5) shoots the ball while Purdue center Zach Edey (15) and guard Braden Smith (3) defend.

Kaleb Banks

Kaleb Banks (10) slam dunks the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Miller Kopp

Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) shoots the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

Indiana Hoosiers and fans stormed the court after Indiana bested No. 1 Purdue 79-74.

Indiana University Pep Band

The Indiana University Pep Band continued playing the fight song after the Hoosiers' win over Purdue as students stormed the court to celebrate Indiana's victory.

Dick Vitale

ESPN announcer Dick Vitale smiles with fans ahead of Indiana's game with Purdue.

Indiana Hoosier Fans

Indiana students showed up early donning their best spirit wear to root on the Hoosiers vs. the Boilermakers in Bloomington.

Indiana University Fans

A confident fan was ready in the front row of the student section ahead of Indiana's matchup with Purdue.

Indiana Hoosiers Fans

The student section in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall was decked to the nines for Indiana's biggest rivalry game against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Indiana Hoosiers

Fans get hyped up for the Indiana vs. Purdue game.

Indiana Fans

Fans buzzed with excitement during the half as Indiana led by 15 points.

Indiana Hoosiers

A fan showed some love for Indiana basketball veteran Victor Oladipo who now plays in the NBA for the Miami Heat.

CJ Gunn and Trayce Jackson-Davis

CJ Gunn and Trayce Jackson-Davis celebrate after Indiana's victory over No. 1 Purdue.

Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) in the middle of the fans rushing the court after the game against the Purdue.

Jalen Hood-Schifino and Malik Reneau

Malik Reneau (5) and guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Tom Brew and Don Fischer

HoosiersNow.com publisher Tom Brew with Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer, who was honored at halftime for 50 years of excellence in broadcasting.

Published Feb 4, 2023

BECKY RIGEL

Becky Rigel is director of marketing and advertising for HoosiersNow.com and all other Hilltop30 Publishing Group entities. She is a southern Indiana native, and an Indiana graduate.