Game recap: Purdue basketball responds to Nebraska loss with 95-78 win over Penn State

For the second time this season, the Purdue men's basketball team was beaten on the road when ranked No. 1 in the country.

Today the Boilermakers (14-2 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) are back at home and will take on Penn State (8-8, 2-3). Also, Purdue will honor the 1974 NIT title team.

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Final: Purdue 95, Penn State 78

The Boilermakers were never really threatened in this one. They bounced back well after a tough loss to Nebraska. As a team, Purdue made 58% of its shots from the floor (32-55). Zach Edey led with 30 points and 20 rebounds. Lance Jones was second on the team with 14 points and 3 3-pointers.

2:43 left 2H: Purdue is rolling against Penn State

Purdue responded well after the loss to Nebraska. This isn't over just yet, but a lot of the Boilermaker starters have come out. That includes Zach Edey, who put up 30 points and 20 rebounds.

Purdue 95, Penn State 72

7:30 left 2H: Zach Edey puts up impressive stats

Zach Edey's stats for today have been good. OK, really good. Edey has 27 points, 20 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 assists. He has also shot 10 for 12 from the floor.

Purdue 85, Penn State 63

11:26 left 2H: Purdue leads Penn State by 23

Three Purdue players have scored in double digits. Besides Zach Edey, Fletcher Loyer and Lance Jones have scored 11 points each. Speaking of 11, that is how many assists Braden Smith has registered.

Purdue 78, Penn State 55

14:49 left 2H: Purdue maintains big lead

Purdue has outscored Penn State so far in the second half 15-9. Zach Edey has 25 points and 16 rebounds. He is 9 for 10 from the floor.

Purdue 71, Penn State 45

Halftime: Purdue 56, Penn State 36

Purdue is in full control so far. Zach Edey is up to 19 points and 13 rebounds while also adding 3 assists and 2 blocks. The Boilermakers have made 60% of its shots from the floor and sit at 50% from 3 (8-16). Penn State is shooting 41% from the floor.

3:54 left 1H: Everyone gets in on the scoring for Purdue

While Zach Edey is the only Boilermaker in double-digits so far, five others have scored 5 points or more. Purdue's shooting has been impressive so far as well with 67% from the floor.

Purdue 49, Penn State 32

7:54 left 1H: Purdue having its way with Penn State

Purdue can't be stopped right now. The Boilermakers went on a 17-0 run, which included 2 Braden Smith 3-pointers. Zach Edey has also been very good with 12 points and 9 rebounds. He hasn't missed a shot from the floor (4-4).

Purdue 39, Penn State 15

12:04 left 1H: Purdue goes on a run

The Nittany Lions took a 10-8 lead but Camden Heide's 3-point erased Purdue's slight deficit. Purdue scored 7 straight points and has now doubled Penn State up.

Purdue 24, Penn State 12

15:47 left 1H: Purdue and Penn State tied early

Lance Jones hit 2 3-pointers early on to lead the Boilermakers with 6 points. Purdue has made 33% of its shots while Penn State is at 50%.

Purdue 8, Penn State 8

Purdue basketball start time vs. Penn State

2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

What channel is Purdue basketball on?

TV: BTN

Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis), with Rob Blackman (play-by-play) and Bobby Riddell (analysis)

Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 195 and 957, Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling

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