LIVE BLOG: Follow Saturday's Purdue, Penn State Game in Real Time; News and Analysis
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. — The No. 3-ranked Purdue basketball program back on the road for a matchup against Penn State on Saturday at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Boilermakers enter the game with a 12-2 overall record, while Penn State — led by former Purdue assistant Micah Shrewsberry — is 7-5 overall, having won consecutive Big Ten contests against Indiana and Northwestern.
After finishing with an undefeated mark in nonconference play, Purdue finds itself 1-2 against the Big Ten for the second straight year. The Boilermakers started 1-3 a year ago, but won 12 of their last 15 games to finish in the top four of the conference.
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Here's how our live blog works. We'll keep you updated on everything that goes on in the game in real time, keeping you up to date on rotations, scoring plays and trends. Highlights will be included as they become available.
It's a huge opportunity for the Boilermakers, let's get things started.
1:55 p.m. ET, FINAL — Purdue gets a 74-67 victory over Penn State on the road. The Boilermakers are 13-2 on the season and pick up their first victory in a true road matchup.
1:49 p.m. ET — Purdue goes inside to Trevion Williams, and he delivers by picking up a basket and getting fouled. His free-throw attempt is good, and he has a team-high 21 points in as many minutes.
1:47 p.m. ET — Penn State had the lead for a moment before Trevion Williams answers to take it right back. The Nittany Lions are 7-8 from deep after starting the game 1-9. Williams has 18 points to lead the team.
1:43 p.m. ET, UNDER 4 — It's going back-and-forth affair in the final minutes of this game. Purdue and Penn State were exchanging blows, but the Nittany Lions have made their last seven shots to make it a 64-62 game. Boilermakers trying to find off the home team late.
1:34 p.m. ET, UNDER 8 — Penn State has made six of its last eight shots to bring the game with four points. Purdue led by as many as 13 points in the second half playing primarily without Zach Edey and Trevion Williams on the floor due to foul trouble.
With the deficit cut down, Williams re-entered the game and immediately came away with a basket while being fouled. The Boilermakers have a 55-49 lead with 7:46 to play.
1:19 p.m. ET, UNDER 16 — Zach Edey called for his fourth foul as John Harrar goes underneath and makes the shot under the rim. Penn State will be at the line after the media timeout, but Purdue has a 46-36 lead with 14:11 to play in the game.
1:15 p.m. ET — Trevion Williams called for his third foul of the afternoon. He has 11 points and six rebounds for the Boilermakers as Zach Edey enters the game for the first time in the second half.
1:11 p.m. ET — Jaden Ivey starting the second half strong for Purdue. He takes the ball to the rim and is unable to connect, but the shot is followed by Trevion Williams for the score. Micah Shrewsberry calls timeout after Ivey came right back with a 3-point basket to give the Boilermakers a 10-point lead with 17:51 to play.
1:08 p.m. ET — Trevion Williams with the starting lineup to begin the second half. Zach Edey will have to wait to enter the game as he sits with three fouls.
12:50 p.m. ET, HALFTIME — Purdue goes into the locker room with a 35-30 lead. The Nittany Lions have outrebounded the Boilermakers 17-15 so far. Mason Gillis and Sasha Stefanovic both have eight points, but Penn State's Jalen Pickett leads all scorers with 12.
12:46 p.m. ET — Jaheam Cornwall called for a flagrant foul on Ethan Morton as he was taking the ball up the court on a fast break. Morton hits on one of his free throw attempts.
12:44 p.m. ET — Caleb Furst at center for Purdue as Trevion Williams and Zach Edey have a combined five fouls. Jalen Pickett works his way into the lane for a step back jumpshot, giving Penn State a 30-29 lead as time ticks away in the first half.
12:40 p.m. ET, UNDER 4 — Zach Edey called for his third foul in the first half, trying to come away with a rebound on a missed Isaiah Thompson 3-pointer. Boilermakers have a 29-26 lead with 3:04 left to play before halftime.
12:38 p.m. ET — Both Trevion Williams and Zach Edey have a pair of fouls so far in the first half. Purdue building a small cushion as Penn State has missed on eight of its last 10 shots.
12:33 p.m. ET — When the ball is in Jaden Ivey's hands, good things happen for Purdue basketball. He takes the ball up the court in transition and draws in three defenders in the paint, setting up an easy pass and shot for Mason Gillis. He's fouled on the play and makes the free throw.
12:29 p.m. ET, UNDER 8 — Purdue comes out of the timeout and breaks Penn State's run. The Nittany Lions are up 21-18 with 7:58 left to play in the first half. It took this long, but Jaden Ivey has his first bucket of the afternoon.
12:25 p.m. ET — Purdue forced to call a timeout as Penn State goes on a 9-0 run in the last three minutes. Purdue has turned the ball over three times in the last four minutes, and hasn't scored in that span.
12:23 p.m. ET — Zach Edey called for his second foul. Trevion Williams checks in once again in his place.
12:19 p.m. ET, UNDER 12 — Purdue and Penn State going back and forth, tied 14-14 with 11:30 to play in the first half. Sasha Stefanovic leading the way for the Boilermakers with eight points, but the Nittany Lions have made five of their last seven shots.
12:14 p.m. ET — Penn State hits a tough turnaround jumper over Caleb Furst, giving it its first lead of the game.
12:13 p.m. ET — Caleb Furst, Eic Hunter Jr. and Ethan Morton check into the game for Purdue.
12:10 p.m. ET, UNDER 16 — Purdue and Penn State tied early, each with 10 points with 14:28 to play in the first half. The Boilermakers have missed on their last four shots from the field.
12:09 p.m. ET — Shot clock running low, but Penn State's Jalen Pickett nails a deep 3-pointer. Luckily for Purdue, Sasha Stefanovic finds an open look from deep and answers right back. Purdue and Penn State tied 10-10 after five minutes of play.
12:06 p.m. ET — Trevion Williams comes in for Zach Edey after a foul, but the 6-foot-10 forward is called for an early foul as well.
12:04 p.m. ET — Mason Gillis, who made three 3-pointers against Wisconsin, hits a shot from deep early. Purdue working its way into open looks, taking care of the basketball.
12:03 p.m. ET — Zach Edey the first to score a bucket for Purdue. Penn State unable to answer on a mid range shot. Boilermakers with the early advantage.
PREGAME — After solid performances in the last two games, Purdue sophomore center Zach Edey is called back to the starting lineup ahead of senior Trevion Williams. Freshman Caleb Furst is still finding his wind after returning to action against Wisconsin, so Mason Gillis makes his third consecutive start. Here's the starting five:
- Sophomore forward Mason Gillis
- Sophomore center Zach Edey
- Junior guard Isaiah Thompson
- Sophomore guard Jaden Ivey
- Senior guard Sasha Stefanovic
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