WATCH: Purdue's CJ Cox Brings Down the House With 3 Straight 3-Pointers vs. Alabama

Purdue freshman CJ Cox stepped up in a big-time moment, making three straight shots from 3-point range to give the Boilermakers an edge vs. Alabama.
Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) watches a ball
Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) watches a ball / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The moment wasn't too big for Purdue freshman CJ Cox. In a pivotal moment in Friday night's game against No. 2 Alabama, the young guard delivered.

Cox delivered a trio of 3-pointers midway through the second half, part of a 13-0 Purdue run and giving the Boilermakers a lead over Alabama. It was an impressive display of shooting from the freshman.

Cox's third straight three-pointer nearly blew the roof off of Mackey Arena, with the crowd exploding when he gave the Boilermakers a seven-point advantage.

Cox entered Friday night's game averaging 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. He certainly delivered his best performance in a Purdue uniform, to date, on Friday.

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