LIVE BLOG: Follow Wednesday's Game Between No. 4 Purdue, Minnesota in Real Time; News and Analysis
MINNEAPOLIS — The No. 4-ranked Purdue basketball team is back on the road looking to continue its win streak when it tips off against Minnesota on Wednesday night. The Boilermakers enter the matchup at 18-3 overall and 7-3 in the Big Ten, while the Golden Gophers are are 11-7 and 2-7.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network, and Purdue looks to keep up with the leaders in the conference by earning its first road victory against Minnesota since 2018.
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Including Wednesday, Purdue will be ranked in nine of the last 11 games against Minnesota. The Boilermakers are 4-4 in the previous eight games, having lost three in a row, with all coming to unranked Minnesota teams. The team's four losses in that span have all come by single digits.
Here's how our LIVE BLOG works. We'll keep you updated on everything that goes on in the game in real time, keeping you up to date on rotations, scoring plays and trends. Highlights will be included as they become available.
Let's get started, the most recent plays will be at the top.
8:45 p.m. ET, FINAL — Purdue defeats Minnesota 88-73 on the road, improving to 19-3 on the season and 8-3 in the Big Ten. Jaden Ivey scored 21 points to lead the team and Eric Hunter Jr. put up a career high 20 points.
8:37 p.m. ET — Purdue calls a timeout after two Minnesota 3-pointers. The lead is 11 with 4:21 to play in the game.
8:30 p.m. ET — Sasha Stefanovic hits another 3-pointer, and he becomes the ninth player in program history to hit 200 career shots from beyond the arc.
8:26 p.m. ET — Minnesota calls a timeout as Purdue leads 71-60 with 8:21 to play in the game. Jaden Ivey leads the team with 19 points, but the Boilermakers are shooting just 33% from the field in the second half.
8:24 p.m. ET — Minnesota with three players already at four fouls. Zach Edey causing problems for the Golden Gophers' front line.
8:19 p.m. ET, UNDER 12 — Purdue leads by just single digits, 63-56, with 11:23 left to play in the game. Minnesota on a 10-1 run as the Boilermakers have missed on their last seven shots.
8:13 p.m. ET — Eric Curry called for his fourth foul of the game. Trevion Williams makes one of his two free-throw attempts. Minnesota has had a tough time trying to bring the game back into within single digits.
8:08 p.m. ET, UNDER 16 — Purdue and Minnesota combining for 6-8 from the 3-point line in the second half, but the Boilermakers are out in front with a 62-49 lead. Golden Gophers are led by Payton Willis and Jamison Battle, who each have double-digit scoring.
8:07 p.m. ET — The Boilermakers are getting good looks from the 3-point line with Minnesota falling into a zone defense. Sasha Stefanovic makes his second triple of the night, putting him to 12 points.
8:05 p.m. ET — Free throws have been an obvious issue for Purdue here in the last few games. The team is 5-5 to start against Minnesota tonight.
8:02 p.m. ET — Purdue opens the second half with a block from Zach Edey which led to a transition 3-pointer from Sasha Stefanovic. He has nine points despite only one 3-pointer.
7:45 p.m. ET, HALFTIME — Purdue leads Minnesota 51-36 at the break. The Boilermakers already with three players in double figures: Jaden Ivey (15), Zach Edey (12) and Eric Hunter Jr. (12).
7:35 p.m. ET, UNDER 4 — Purdue up 42-29 with 3:24 to play in the first half. Jaden Ivey scores and will have a shot from the foul line after the media timeout. The Boilermakers are shooting 64% from the field, including 5-9 from the 3-point line.
Both Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. are already in double figures for Purdue, Zach Edey has nine to his name as well.
7:30 p.m. ET — Minnesota calls a timeout as Purdue goes up 35-21. Mason Gillis finds his first basket of the night, a 3-pointer for the Boilermakers. The team is 4-8 from beyond the arc so far.
7:24 p.m. ET — So far in the first half, Purdue has either been red hot or ice cold. After missing seven straight shots, the Boilermakers have made their last five and have a 30-19 lead over the Golden Gophers with 7:42 to play in the first half.
Eric Hunter Jr. is 4-4 from the field, including two 3-pointers, to lead all scorers with 10 points. Zach Edey is also a perfect 4-4 from the floor, adding nine for Purdue.
7:21 p.m. ET — Minnesota trying to deploy a zone defense, but Purdue has made its last two shots from the floor, including an Eric Hunter Jr. 3-pointer. The senior already has seven points on 3-3 shooting.
7:17 p.m. ET, UNDER 12 — Purdue, after starting the game 8-8 from the field, has missed its last seven shots. The Boilermakers still have an 18-14 lead over the Golden Gophers with 11:39 to play in the first half.
7:09 p.m. ET, UNDER 16 — Purdue has a 14-10 lead over Minnesota with 15:25 to play in the first half. It's been a hot start for both teams on the offensive end, but the Boilermakers are a perfect 6-6 from the field to start the game.
Zach Edey leading the way with seven points on 3-3 shooting. Minnesota's Charlie Daniels already has three fouls to his name.
7:04 p.m. ET — Zach Edey getting great position inside the lane for Purdue. He's hit on his first two shots and made a shot from the foul line after his second basket. Jaden Ivey also got knocked down his first shot of the night, a 3-pointer.
7:02 p.m. ET — Purdue wins the tip, and Zach Edey quickly gets on the board for the Boilermakers. After stopping Minnesota's first offensive possession, Eric Hunter Jr. hits a midrange jumper to double the score.
PREGAME — Starting five for Purdue was confirmed Tuesday by head coach Matt Painter. Jaden Ivey back in the starting rotation with Eric Hunter Jr. replacing Isaiah Thompson.
Stories Related to Purdue Basketball
- JADEN IVEY, ERIC HUNTER JR. TO START: After coming off the bench for the team's last two contests, Purdue sophomore guard Jaden Ivey will be back in the starting lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday. Senior guard Eric Hunter Jr. will also remain in the starting rotation with junior Isaiah Thompson coming off the bench. CLICK HERE
- JADEN IVEY NAMED BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, after a leading the team to wins over Iowa and Ohio State last week, was named the Big Ten Player of the Week. It's the first Player of the Week honor for his career. Ivey averaged 18 points, four rebounds and three assists in the pair of victories. CLICK HERE
- PURDUE RANKED FOURTH IN AP POLL: Purdue basketball picked up a win over Iowa on the road before outlasting a ranked Ohio State team at Mackey Arena, helping the team move to No. 4 in the latest Associated Press College Basketball Top 25 poll. CLICK HERE
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