Game recap: Zach Edey scores 35 in Purdue basketball's 92-86 win over Alabama in Toronto
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It didn't take long for Purdue to bounce back after a 92-88 overtime loss to Northwestern on Dec. 1.
This past Monday, the Boilermakers defeated Iowa 87-68. Today, No. 4 Purdue (8-1) takes on Alabama (6-2) in Toronto in the Hall of Fame Series.
Sam King will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.
Final: Purdue 92, Alabama 86
The Boilermakers had an impressive comeback in the second half to clinch a hard-fought win over Alabama. Zach Edey had 35 points and 8 rebounds. Braden Smith put up 27 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds.
Purdue shot 48% from the field. Meanwhile, Alabama made 19 of 45 3 attempts (42%).
:23 left 2H: Purdue holds slim lead
This has come down to the last few seconds. Mark Sears has 35 points for Alabama while Zach Edey has 35 as well.
Purdue 89, Alabama 86
3:43 left 2H: Alabama keeps pace with Purdue
Neither team is backing down. Purdue had a 9-point lead with 8 minutes to go, but Alabama hasn't gone away. The Tide have made 18 3s (43%). Zach Edey has 30 points and 8 rebounds.
Purdue 79, Alabama 76
7:48 left 2H: Purdue flips the script, takes the lead against Alabama
The last few minutes have been all Purdue. Zach Edey has 24 points while Braden Smith has 20.
Purdue 73, Alabama 66
11:48 left 2H: Here comes Purdue
Purdue hasn't gone away. After scoring beginning the half 9-2, Alabama has been outscored 12-11. The Tide are at 20 fouls for the game.
Alabama 60, Purdue 59
15:54 left 2H: Alabama stays hot
Alabama's Mark Sears made a 3-pointer to give the Tide a 9-point lead. Sears leads all scorers with 20 points.
Alabama 58, Purdue 49
17:31 left 2H: Purdue stars slow to begin new half
Purdue has committed two turnovers and also has had a missed jumper to begin the second half. Alabama on the other hand has scored 6 straight points.
Alabama 55, Purdue 47
Halftime: Alabama 49, Purdue 47
That was an exciting first half. Alabama came out firing and has made 13 of 25 shot attempts from beyond the arc. Purdue, however, is getting its points closer to the basket. The Boilermakers made 15 of 27 shot attempts from the floor (56%).
Zach Edey has just 2 rebounds, but his 16 points are the most a player has scored in the game so far. Braden Smith put up 8 points and 3 assists.
3:59 left 1H: Purdue closes the gap
Purdue cut it to 31-29 at one point, but Alabama distanced itself a tad since then. Zach Edey leads Purdue with 11 points. Braden Smith has 6 points.
Alabama 37, Purdue 32
7:57 left 1H: Alabama stays hot from beyond the arc
Alabama has made 8 of 13 3-point shot attempts (57%). However, Purdue isn't going away. Braden Smith hit a 3 before the break to keep the Boilermakers within 8.
Alabama 31, Purdue 23
11:55 left 1H: Alabama leads Purdue by 8 points
Alabama started to miss some shots but still has converted 58% of its attempts from the floor and 60% from 3.
Alabama 22, Purdue 14
15:46 left 1H: Alabama comes out strong against Purdue
Alabama has made all five of its shot attempts (four 3s). Purdue on the other hand has made 40% of its shot attempts so far.
Alabama 16, Purdue 9
Purdue vs. Alabama basketball start time
1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Toronto.
What channel is Purdue basketball vs. Alabama on?
TV: Fox
Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 196 and 958, Varsity Network, Fubo, Sling
Purdue basketball schedule
Day, date | location, opponent | time, TV/result |
Oct. 28, Saturday | at Arkansas (exhibition) | L, 81-77, OT |
Nov. 1, Wednesday | vs. Grace (exhibition) | W, 98-51 |
Nov. 6, Monday | vs. Samford | W, 98-46 |
Nov. 10, Friday | vs. Morehead State | W, 87-57 |
Nov. 13, Monday | vs. Xavier | W, 83-71 |
Nov. 20, Monday | vs. Gonzaga in Hawaii | W, 73-63 |
Nov. 21, Tuesday | vs. Tennessee in Hawaii | W, 71-67 |
Nov. 22, Wednesday | vs. Marquette in Hawaii | W, 78-75 |
Nov. 28, Tuesday | vs. Texas Southern | W, 99-67 |
Dec. 1, Friday | at Northwestern | L, 92-88, OT |
Dec. 4, Monday | vs. Iowa | W, 87-68 |
Dec. 9, Saturday | vs. Alabama in Toronto | 1:30 p.m., Fox |
Dec. 16, Saturday | vs. Arizona in Indianapolis | 4:30 p.m., Peacock |
Dec. 21, Thursday | vs. Jacksonville | 6:30 p.m., BTN |
Dec. 29, Friday | vs. Eastern Kentucky | 5 or 7 p.m., BTN |
Jan. 2, Tuesday | at Maryland | 7 p.m., Peacock |
Jan. 5, Friday | vs. Illinois | 8:30 p.m., FS1 |
Jan. 9, Tuesday | at Nebraska | 9 p.m., Peacock |
Jan. 13, Saturday | vs. Penn State | 2:15 p.m., BTN |
Jan. 16, Tuesday | at Indiana | 7 p.m., Peacock |
Jan. 20, Saturday | at Iowa | 2 p.m., FS1 |
Jan. 23, Tuesday | vs. Michigan | 9 p.m., Peacock |
Jan. 28, Sunday | at Rutgers | 1 p.m., Fox |
Jan. 31, Wednesday | vs. Northwestern | 6:30 p.m., BTN |
Feb. 4, Sunday | at Wisconsin | 1 p.m., CBS |
Feb. 10, Saturday | vs. Indiana | 8 p.m., Fox |
Feb. 15, Thursday | vs. Minnesota | 8:30 p.m., BTN |
Feb. 18, Sunday | at Ohio State | 1 p.m., CBS |
Feb. 22, Thursday | vs. Rutgers | 7 p.m., FS1 |
Feb. 25, Sunday | at Michigan | 2 p.m., CBS |
March 2, Saturday | vs. Michigan State | 8 p.m., Fox |
March 5, Tuesday | at Illinois | 7 p.m., Peacock |
March 10, Sunday, | vs. Wisconsin, | 12:30 p.m., Fox |
March 13-17 | Big Ten tournament in Minneapolis |
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