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Edey leads Purdue to 2023 Big Ten Men's Conference Tournament Championship.
Purdue recorded its fifth straight win, handing Penn St. a 67-65 loss at the United Center on Sunday afternoon. The Boilermakers went into halftime with an eight-point lead. Despite being outscored 38-32 in the second half, they were able to fend off the Nittany Lions and hold on for the win.
Zach Edey led Purdue, recording 30 points and 13 rebounds for their third consecutive double-double. The Boilermakers were relentless on the offensive boards, securing 13 extra possessions which they converted into 21 second chance points. Advanced analytics measured the offense at an average of 1.02 points per possession on 47% true shooting.
Offense was not the issue for the Nittany Lions. They shot 43% from the field, scoring a healthy 1.01 points per possession. Seth Lundy led the way, putting up 19 points to go along with eight boards. Camren Wynter also contributed, adding another 14 points.
- Purdue outhustled PSU, outscoring them 21 to 10 on second chance points
- 64% of PSU's field goals were assisted
- One lead change and one tie were recorded in the game.
Purdue claims the 2023 Big Ten Men's Conference Tournament title with its win this afternoon. They clinch an NCAA tournament berth but will have to wait until Selection Sunday for seeds to be released. Meanwhile, it's a painful loss on a big stage for a Penn St. squad that has been strong all season. The Nittany Lions' fate remains uncertain, as they must wait for official NCAA tournament assignments to be released this Sunday.