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GAME NOTES:
- Purdue fell to 0-4 all-time in the Crossroads Classic. The Boilermakers have now lost five straight games in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
- The Boilermakers were outscored in the paint for just the second time this year (Kansas State).
- Purdue had just three turnovers in the first half, but was guilty of nine turnovers in the second half, resulting in 15 Irish points after halftime. - When Purdue wins the opening tip, the Boilermakers are 7-0 this year. When it loses the opening tip, Purdue is just 1-4.
- A.J. Hammons now has 198 career blocked shots after swatting away two shots today.
- Kendall Stephens has hit a three-pointer in 22 straight games, dating back to last year.
- Jon Octeus hit two three-pointers for the first time this season and just the eighth time in his career.
- Isaac Haas shot under 50 percent in a game for the first time in his career today, going 4-of-10 from the field. He did score 10 points, for his team-leading ninth double-figure scoring game of the year.
- Purdue fell to 74-20 under Painter when four or more players score in double figures.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Pat Connaughton had 19 points and 14 rebounds. Steve Vasturia and Austin Torres each contributed 11 for Notre Dame and Jerian Grant and Zach Auguste both added 10.
"We obviously were very ready to play," Brey said. "We've had some explosive offensive teams, but this team does it even more powerfully."
Notre Dame's only loss this season was a one-point defeat at Providence. Since then, the Irish have won six straight.
Purdue (8-4) led by eight early in the first half, but trailed 46-39 at the break.
Jon Octeus, Bryson Scott and A.J. Hammons all finished with 11 points for the Boilermakers.
Connaughton had 12 points and eight rebounds at halftime. The Irish broke away from their in-state rivals in the final 20 minutes, shooting 54 percent and outscoring Purdue 48-24.
"We got what we deserved," Purdue coach Matt Painter said.
"When we were up 16-8 in the first half, we had four ill-advised shots. You have to take good shots. Down 46-44 in the second half, we had two blocked shots, or two turnovers, and they dunked it twice and I had to call timeout. It just snowballed from there," he said.
Haas and Hammons, the 7-foot centers, found themselves in foul trouble and each wound up with four. Haas picked up his first foul 54 seconds into the game.
Haas and Hammons combined for just five rebounds.
"They were in foul trouble, too," Painter said. "We were all right. We were fine. Notre Dame just stole our spirit and our guys gave in."
TIP-INS
Notre Dame: Connaughton recorded his third double-double of the season. ...Jackson scored in double figures for the 10th time this season. ... Notre Dame is 11-0 when leading at halftime.
Purdue: With the Boilermakers' next win, Painter will reach win No. 200 with Purdue. ... The Boilermakers were allowing an average of 60.5 points per game before playing Notre Dame.
UP NEXT
Notre Dame hosts Northern Illinois on Monday.
Purdue hosts Gardner-Webb on Monday.