[7] Purdue 92, Indiana State 67 (Postgame Notes)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey delivered a two-punch combination Friday night.
It was a knockout for No. 7 Purdue.
The two sophomore stars each posted career-high point totals — Ivey with 27, Edey with 22 — and led the Boilermakers to a 92-67 rout of Indiana State.
"When you're that big and have that kind of cargo, he's hard to deal with," coach Matt Painter said of Edey. "Jaden is someone who has to pick his spots and he did a much better job today of picking his spots."
They weren't just scoring, either.
Ivey had eight rebounds and four assists as the Boilermakers posted their first 2-0 start in three years. Edey added 10 rebounds, three assists (career high) and three blocks in just 18 minutes.
Purdue dominated the middle all night — even with preseason All-American Trevion Williams coming off the bench.
Indiana State never had an answer to slow down the Boilermakers.
"They're elite on both ends of the floor, have incredible size and great talent," coach Josh Schertz said. "All the hype is legit and they have a chance to be the last team standing. We had to play a perfect game to have a chance tonight and we were far from that."
Cooper Neese led the Sycamores with 15 points and Cameron Henry had 10 for Indiana State (1-1).
Schertz knew his team was in trouble early in the first half.
A 23-5 run gave the Boilermakers a 27-12 lead less than nine minutes into the game. Edey then scored nine points during a 16-0 spurt that made it 42-19.
Purdue sealed it by extending a 21-point halftime cushion to as much as 30. The Boilermakers won their fifth in a row in the series.
"Both of them are really good players and it's just a matter of getting their productivity to match their talent level," Painter said.
BIG PICTURE
Indiana State: The Sycamores had a promising start in their season opener and looked solid in the early minutes Friday. But with eight new players on the roster, they were overmatched against a stronger opponent. Give Schertz time to see what he can do with this team.
Purdue: The Boilermakers looked every bit like the Big Ten title contender and possible Final Four team people expected before the season began. Through two games, they have done nothing to disappoint, and after making 16 3-pointers Tuesday, an opening-night school record, Purdue relied heavily on its big men Friday.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Purdue: Painter's team has been impressive in two straight blowout wins, so it won't be sliding down. The question is whether the Boilermakers will move up a spot or two.
STAT PACK
Indiana State: Neese also had six rebounds. ... Micah Thomas had nine points and five assists. ... The Sycamores were outrebounded 42-31 and were 6 of 26 on 3-pointers. ... Indiana State is 14-47 against ranked teams since 1977 and hasn't beaten Purdue since 2006. ... Schertz announced earlier this week that all-conference guard Tyreke Key has had season-ending shoulder surgery. Purdue: Freshman Caleb Furst had 12 points and eight rebounds while Williams finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. ... After making an opening-night school record 16 3s, the Boilermakers were 8 of 20 behind the arc. ... Purdue won has won 104 straight games when scoring 90 or more points since its last loss in November 1987. ... The Boilermakers are 18-2 against in-state schools since 2016-17 with the losses coming to Notre Dame in 2018 and Butler in 2019. ... Purdue has had 26 consecutive home sellouts, excluding games where the crowd was limited by COVID-19.
UP NEXT
Indiana State: Opens its home season in a renovated facility on Sunday against Hanover.
Purdue: Completes a three-game homestand Tuesday against Wright State.
- Purdue improved to 2-0 with a 92-67 win over Indiana State. The Boilermakers are 2-0 for the first time since the 2018-19 season (made the Elite Eight that season).
- The Boilermakers are now 31-4 all-time against Indiana State, having won five straight games. The 25-point margin was the largest over the Sycamores since a 92-63 win in Dec. 1992.
- Mackey Arena was sold out for the 26th straight time.
- Purdue has scored 90 points in back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 21 – 30, 2017.
- Purdue has won 12 straight games when ranked No. 7 in the country and is now 19-5 as the nation's No. 7-ranked team.
- Purdue has won 104 straight games when scoring 90 or more points.
- Since the start of the 2016-17 season, Purdue is now 18-2 against in-state opponents.
- Purdue improved to 52-3 at home in the month of November under Matt Painter.
- Jaden Ivey recorded career highs in points (27) and rebounds (8), while going 10-of-13 from the field. He added four assists and two steals.
- Zach Edey recorded his second career double-double with a career-high 22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots, while going 8-of-9 from the field.
- Ivey and Edey combined for 49 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists while going 18-of-22 from the field and 11-of-14 from the free throw line.
- Through two games, Edey is 12-of-14 from the field and 14-of-17 from the free throw line for 38 points and 19 rebounds in 40 minutes of action.
- Caleb Furst recorded his first career double-figure scoring game with 12 points and eight rebounds.
- Trevion Williams contributed 11 points, eight rebounds, four blocks and three assists in 20 minutes.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey delivered a two-punch combination Friday night.
It was a knockout for No. 7 Purdue.
The two sophomore stars each posted career-high point totals — Ivey with 27, Edey with 22 — and led the Boilermakers to a 92-67 rout of Indiana State.
"When you're that big and have that kind of cargo, he's hard to deal with," coach Matt Painter said of Edey. "Jaden is someone who has to pick his spots and he did a much better job today of picking his spots."
They weren't just scoring, either.
Ivey had eight rebounds and four assists as the Boilermakers posted their first 2-0 start in three years. Edey added 10 rebounds, three assists (career high) and three blocks in just 18 minutes.
Purdue dominated the middle all night — even with preseason All-American Trevion Williams coming off the bench.
Indiana State never had an answer to slow down the Boilermakers.
"They're elite on both ends of the floor, have incredible size and great talent," coach Josh Schertz said. "All the hype is legit and they have a chance to be the last team standing. We had to play a perfect game to have a chance tonight and we were far from that."
Cooper Neese led the Sycamores with 15 points and Cameron Henry had 10 for Indiana State (1-1).
Schertz knew his team was in trouble early in the first half.
A 23-5 run gave the Boilermakers a 27-12 lead less than nine minutes into the game. Edey then scored nine points during a 16-0 spurt that made it 42-19.
Purdue sealed it by extending a 21-point halftime cushion to as much as 30. The Boilermakers won their fifth in a row in the series.
"Both of them are really good players and it's just a matter of getting their productivity to match their talent level," Painter said.
BIG PICTURE
Indiana State: The Sycamores had a promising start in their season opener and looked solid in the early minutes Friday. But with eight new players on the roster, they were overmatched against a stronger opponent. Give Schertz time to see what he can do with this team.
Purdue: The Boilermakers looked every bit like the Big Ten title contender and possible Final Four team people expected before the season began. Through two games, they have done nothing to disappoint, and after making 16 3-pointers Tuesday, an opening-night school record, Purdue relied heavily on its big men Friday.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Purdue: Painter's team has been impressive in two straight blowout wins, so it won't be sliding down. The question is whether the Boilermakers will move up a spot or two.
STAT PACK
Indiana State: Neese also had six rebounds. ... Micah Thomas had nine points and five assists. ... The Sycamores were outrebounded 42-31 and were 6 of 26 on 3-pointers. ... Indiana State is 14-47 against ranked teams since 1977 and hasn't beaten Purdue since 2006. ... Schertz announced earlier this week that all-conference guard Tyreke Key has had season-ending shoulder surgery. Purdue: Freshman Caleb Furst had 12 points and eight rebounds while Williams finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. ... After making an opening-night school record 16 3s, the Boilermakers were 8 of 20 behind the arc. ... Purdue won has won 104 straight games when scoring 90 or more points since its last loss in November 1987. ... The Boilermakers are 18-2 against in-state schools since 2016-17 with the losses coming to Notre Dame in 2018 and Butler in 2019. ... Purdue has had 26 consecutive home sellouts, excluding games where the crowd was limited by COVID-19.
UP NEXT
Indiana State: Opens its home season in a renovated facility on Sunday against Hanover.
Purdue: Completes a three-game homestand Tuesday against Wright State.