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Purdue's Jaden Ivey, Caleb Furst Lead USA U19 Team to Dominant Win Over Mali

Purdue basketball's Jaden Ivey and Caleb Furst were two of three USA players to score a team-high 14 points in a 100-52 victory over Mali on Sunday. The team sits atop Group D, ahead of Turkey, Australia and Mali.

D.J. Fezler

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The USA Men's U19 FIBA World Cup Team cruised to a 100-52 victory over Mali on Sunday at the Daugavpils Olympic Center in Latvia. In the team's second straight victory, Purdue basketball's Jaden Ivey and Caleb Furst each recorded a team-high 14 points. 

Ivey started the game by sinking a 3-point shot in the game's first possession. He scored nine of the team's first 11 points in the first quarter. His scoring total came by making five of his 11 shots from the field. 

The Boilermakers' star guard also recorded two rebounds, two steals and an assist in more than 15 minutes of play. Furst, who's contributed two quality performances off the bench, played just over 13 minutes. 

The incoming Purdue forward was one of three USA players to put up 14 total points. Furst shot 5-of-7 from the field while also registering six rebounds one assist and one steal. 

The USA U19 FIBA World Cup Team made 42% of its shots, compared to Mali scoring on just 25% of its attempts. So far, against both Mali and Turkey, the USA team has yet to trail.

The USA currently sits on top of Group D, ahead of Turkey, Australia and Mali. The team closes out its play in the group stage with a matchup against Australia at 1:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. 

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D.J. FEZLER

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. 

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