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Grambling State falters in second half against Purdue

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Purdue snapped Grambling State’s four-game win streak in commanding fashion on Friday evening, winning 78-50 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Grambling was within striking distance, only down by nine at halftime, but Purdue sealed the game by outscoring the Tigers 42-23 over the final 20 minutes.

Zach Edey led Purdue, recording 30 points and 21 rebounds for his fourth consecutive double-double. The Boilermakers were relentless on the offensive boards, securing 18 extra possessions which they converted into 19 second chance points. Efficiency metrics evaluated the offense at an average of 1.27 points scored per possession on 56% true shooting.

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Tra’Michael Moton scored 21 points in his final game for Grambling, while Kintavious Dozier added another 16 to lead the way for Grambling State. Collectively, the Tigers were inefficient on offense. They converted on just 36% of field goal attempts and 25% of three-point attempts. They were heavily challenged on field goal attempts in the paint, scoring just 36% of their total points on those shot attempts near the hoop against a larger Purdue team.

  • The game pace (possessions per 40 minutes) of 61.1 was a season-low for Purdue
  • Zach Edey recorded a game-high +23 plus-minus

Purdue is now 30-4 thanks to the win. The Boilermakers will face their next opponent, No. 8 Utah State, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 24. This loss ends a historic season for Grambling with a 21-15 record.

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