LIVE BLOG: Follow Indiana's Game With No. 1 Purdue in Real Time
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — For the first time since 1994, Indiana and Purdue get together on Saturday in a game where both teams are ranked, and at least one of them is in the top-10.
Today, it's No. 1 Purdue (22-1, 11-1 in the Big Ten) against No. 21 Indiana (15-7, 6-5 in Big Ten) at 4 p.m. ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (The game is on ESPN; here's how to watch. CLICK HERE) The last time this happened was on Feb. 19, 1994, when No. 16 Indiana beat No. 9 Purdue 82-80.
Welcome to our live blog, where we will keep you updated with all the latest news and views in real time straight from press row. We'll also throw in opinion and highlights. All the latest comments are at the top.
Enjoy the game!
5:45 p.m. — Purdue hits its fourth three-pointer of the half, and the lead is suddenly down to four at 63-59. But Malik Reneau scores over Zach Edey, and the lead goes back up to six.
5:40 p.m. Some idiots in the student section just threw objects onto the floor by the Purdue bench during the under-12 timeout. They've been unruly all day, but that's totally uncalled for. Show some class. This is Indiana.
5:35 p.m. — Purdue on a run and it's down to after Mason Gillis hits a three. it's 55-50 now after Gillis scores on a drive.
5:30 p.m. — A very frantic first five minutes to the second half. Zach Edey gets three easy baskets inside for Purdue with no double team. The lead is down to nine, but Trayce Jackson-Davis is going to the line when we get back from the timeout. Indiana leads 54-45 with 14:56 to go.
5:22 p.m. — It's Purdue's ball as we start the second half. Zach Edey scores inside with no double coverage.
5:18 p.m. — Trayce Jackson-Davis with 18 points and 6 rebounds in the first half. He scores on Indiana's second possession and is now tied with Alan Henderson for No. 7 all-time on the IU scoring list.
5:15 p.m. — A very nice halftime celebration for radio king Don Fischer. This is his 50th year behind the microphone at Indiana. Very well done. It's been an honor to know Don for 46 years now. He's simply the best.
5:05 p.m. — In one of the most enjoyable first halves in recent memory, Indiana goes to the locker room with a 50-35 lead over No. 1-ranked Purdue. The Hoosiers are shooting 62 percent from the field against a very good defense.
4:59 p.m. — Miller Kopp hits another three in the corner and Indiana's lead is now up to 15. Indiana is 4-for-6 from three-point range.
4:50 p.m. — Huge play there. Trayce Jackson-Davis gets inside and scores around Zach Edey. He's fouled, and Edey has to leave with two fouls. Indiana now leads 40-26 with 3:55 to go.
4:45 p.m. — The biggest edge that Trayce Jackson-Davis has over Zach Edey is that he can get down the floor much faster. Edey bobbles the ball in the lane and the Hoosiers run. Trayce finishes off the fast break with a dunk. Indiana leads 35-22 with 5:50 to go.
4:35 p.m. — Kaleb Banks providing a lot of energy off the bench for Indiana. Diving for loose balls, and two offensive rebounds already, too. Much needed. Indiana leads 28-18 at the under-8 timeout.
4:28 p.m. — I really do believe Larry Scirotto is the worst referee in the Big Ten. This is such a tremendous game being played at a high level, and he's out there calling all sorts of ticky-tack fouls. Indiana leads 21-10.
4:25 p.m. — Malik Reneau goes to the line for two free throws, and makes them both. Indiana leads 19-10 with 12:42 to go. Largest lead of the game.
4:20 p.m. — Trey Galloway is doing a tremendous job defensively on Purdue sharpshooter Fletcher Loyer. He's all over him from the half-court line on. Indiana leads 17-10 with 13:24 to go.
4:15 p.m. — We've hit the first media timeout and Assembly Hall is on fire. Indiana leads 13-10 with 15:37 to go. Indiana off to a terrific start. They are 4-for-6 from the field and have made all four free throws.
4:12 p.m. — Purdue's Ethan Morton picks up his second foul at the 16:48 mark and he has to go to the bench. Indiana leading 11-8. Brandon Newman in for Morton.
4:10 p.m. — The roof just blew off Assembly Hall when Trayce Jackson-Davis swatted a Fletcher Loyer shot into the seats.
4:05 p.m. — Trayce Jackson-Davis wins the tip over 7-foot-4 Zach Edey and Race Thompson hits a 15-footer to put Indiana on the board first. Jalen Hood-Schifino also hits a mid-ranger jumper and Trey Galloway nails a three from the top of the key. Indiana leads 7-5.
4:01 p.m. — Mike Woodson and Matt Painter exchange pleasantries.
Indiana coach Mike Woodson and Purdue coach Matt Painter chat prior to Saturday's game. (Photo by Tom Brew, HoosiersNow.com
3:40 p.m. — Here are today's officials — DJ Carstensen, Larry Scirotto, Kelly Pfeifer. Please, no ticky-tack stuff on the stars.
3:35 p.m. — Same starting lineup for Indiana. It's Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race up front, with Miller Kopp, Trey Galloway and Jalen Hood-Schifino on the perimeter.
3:30 p.m . — Indiana is rearing the 1987 retro uniforms today.
3:25 p.m. — Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis could pass more royalty on Indiana's all-time scoring list today. He's only 20 points behind Alan Henderson for No. 7 on the list, and he's just 28 behind Yogi Ferrell. Here's where he stands, plus the complete list of 1,000-point scorers at Indiana.
3:15 p.m. ET — This is the first of two meetings between the Hoosiers and Boilermakers. The second one is on Feb. 25 in West Lafayette. The two teams split the season series a year ago, and Indiana's win in Bloomington last January snapped Purdue's nine-game winning streak.
3:05 p.m. ET — Indiana junior Jordan Geronimo, who's missed the past two games with a calf injury, is in uniform and warming up. It looks he's good to go, with just wrap on his calf.
