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3 Purdue next to Terps, continuing best start ever (19-1)


Zach Edey got 24 points and 16 rebounds and by Braden Smith two free throws with 3.9 seconds to help number 3 Purdue against a fierce attack on the second half of the word maryland for a 58-55 win on Sunday.

The team is having the best start in school history (19-1, 8-1 .) Big Ten). They have won six games in a row and are the fifth tournament team since 2000 to win 19 of their first 20 games. Edey has his 16th double this season.

Zach Edey, Purdue hold back Maryland

National Player of the Year candidate Zach Edey is far too much for Terps, with 24 points and 16 rebounds.

Julian Reese scored 19 points to help Terrapins (12-7, 3-5) overcome the gap of 14 points in the middle of the half to have a chance to force overtime.

Maryland was almost three points four times, but not until Young Jahmir made two free throws with 5.3 seconds left, which Terps took in one.

Smith then took his free throws, and Young’s 30-foot free-throw forced into extra time hit the board after the whistle blew. The Terrapins have lost four of their last six games.

Purdue never went behind, taking control straight away with 41 seconds less in the first half, leading 7-0 to make it 20-7. They committed four fouls in that span.

But after leading by 16 points, Reese revived his teammates with a 9-3 margin to open the second half. Maryland used 10-2 to close 52-49 with 6:13 to play, but only made two baskets for the rest of the game.

Braden Smith connected with Zach Eley

Purdue’s Braden Smith and Zach Eley combine for an easy shove against Maryland.

BIG PICTURE

Maryland: Instead of building momentum after last Thursday’s win Michigan, Terrapins start to slow down and reappear briefly on the road. Maryland, once ranked 13th in the Associated Press poll, is 0-6 at home in the tournament game and must solve the mystery of its path to stay in the NCAA Tournament hunt. .

Purdue: The team’s team has been the epitome of consistency in recent years. They have drawn 21 opponents in a row with 70 points or less and are currently 52-5 at home since the 2014-15 season when classes are underway. But Purdue needs to develop a stronger knockout punch than it has shown to top the Big Ten charts.

MEANING OF THE US EXPERIMENT

Purdue started the day as one of only four Division I teams to lose just one game – and the only Power Five representative on the roster. Thank you saturday lose 2nd Kansasthe team’s team will climb back to 2nd place and if Houston lose TemplePurdue can regain the top spot.

NEXT

Maryland: Back home on Wednesday to celebrate Wisconsin.

Purdue: Visited Michigan on Thursday, the second trip north of the state line in two weeks.

Associated Press report.

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