PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures of Purdue's Game With Ohio State
CHICAGO — In its third meeting with Ohio State this season, Purdue picked up an 80-66 win to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game. the Boilermakers were led by star center Zach Edey's 32 points.
Edey shot 12-of-25 from the field and went 8-of-11 from the free-throw line. Despite notching just one rebound in the entirety of the first half, he finished with a team-high 14 boards.
"I just kind of stuck with it," Edey said after the game. "I executed the game plan. I just tried my best to score the ball every time I touched it."
The Buckeyes started hot in the first half, fueled by freshman guard Roddy Gayle. He scored 15 of his 20 points before halftime and was 5-of-6 from the 3-point line. His effort gave the team an eight-point lead over the Boilermakers with 8:18 left before the break.
But in the final eight minutes of the first half, Purdue outscored Ohio State 21-5 and went into the locker room on a 17-3 run.
When scoring slowed in the second half, the Buckeyes brought the game to within six points but could only muster two baskets from the field in the last five minutes of the game.
Junior guard Brandon Newman tallied 15 points for the Boilermakers, including eight in the final three minutes, while freshman Braden Smith finished with 14.
"You can kind of see the heart of Ohio State, and those guys really played well in this tournament," Purdue coach Matt Painter said. "We were fortunate to play them after they've already played three games and we've only played one."
Mason Gillis
Ohio State Buckeyes forward Justice Sueing (14) defends against Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half at United Center.
Brandon Newman
Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) reacts after scoring against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center.
Zach Edey
Ohio State Buckeyes center Felix Okpara (34) defends against Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the first half at United Center.
Zach Edey
Zach Edey (15) reacts after scoring against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) during the first half at United Center.
Mason Gillis
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) shoots against Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half at United Center.
David Jenkins Jr.
Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) celebrates after scoring against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center.
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) is defended by Ohio State Buckeyes center Felix Okpara (34).
Caleb Furst
Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) dunks the ball on Ohio State Buckeyes center Felix Okpara (34) during the first half at United Center.
Coach Chris Holtmann
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann gestures during the first half at United Center.
Brandon Newman
Buckeyes guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) go for the ball during the first half at United Center.
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) dunks the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center.
Brandon Newman
Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) high-fives a fan after the Big Ten Men s Basketball Tournament semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) goes to the basket against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at United Center.
Fletcher Loyer
Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13).
Coach Matt Painter
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter directs his team against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center.
David Jenkins Jr.
Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) brings the ball upcourt against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2).
Brandon Newman
Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) celebrates the team's win against the Ohio State Buckeyes at United Center.
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots a free throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at United Center.
Coach Matt Painter
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter gestures to his players during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at United Center.
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D.J. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Hailing from The Region, he is from Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana and has spent the last two years covering Purdue football and basketball.