Boilermakers attack Michigan State ahead to win biggest win to date

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Purdue dominated early, and then hung late, winning his biggest win of the season to date and a signing victory for his NCAA tournament summary Sunday.

Oh, and the Boilermakers' 73-63 victory over Michigan's sixth-ranked state makes credible the hopes of the Purdue Big Ten title.

Purdue led by no less than 24 in the second half, but the Spartans regrouped to qualify under four in the first leg.

But Nojel Eastern made six consecutive free throws in the final minutes of the match to help Purdue finish.

Ryan Cline scored 17 points to lead Purdue, while Carsen Edwards added 14 points, Eastern 12, Aaron Wheeler 11 and Matt Haarms 10 points and eight rebounds. Boilermakers have overtaken the state of Michigan 42-33.

Purdue bombed the state of Michigan from the start, thanks to the defense – and effort – that allowed the Spartans to shoot 7 out of 31 in the first half and give the Spartans the lead. local team an 18-point lead at half-time.

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