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Game recap: Purdue basketball advances in March Madness with win over Grambling State

Evan Frank, Indianapolis Star
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Purdue basketball team is the top seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament and will face off with No. 16 Grambling State tonight in Indianapolis.

Purdue enters March Madness with a 29-4 overall record (17-3 Big Ten) and is led by Zach Edey (24.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.2 blocked shots) and Braden Smith (12.5 points, 44.8% 3-pointers, 7.3 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals).

Grambling State (21-14) is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The Tigers won the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships.

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Purdue never trailed against Grambling State. The Boilermakers advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and will take on either No. 8 Utah State or No. 9 TCU.

Zach Edey had his 25th double-double of the season, which is the third most in the nation. Edey had 30 points, 21 rebounds and 3 blocks. He was 8 of 14 from the free-throw line. Both Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 11 points. Smith also had 10 assists.

Purdue 78, Grambling State 50

6:35 left 2H: Purdue leads by 20

Grambling State broke out of its scoreless streak but Purdue has continued to keep the pressure on. Zach Edey has 30 points and 21 rebounds. That achievement marks the 71st time someone has recorded a 20-20 game in tournament history.

Purdue 63, Grambling State 43

11:45 left 2H: Purdue goes on a run vs. Grambling State

The Boilermakers have scored 10 straight points.

Purdue 54, Grambling State 33

15:40 left 2H: Purdue starts to pull away vs. Grambling State

The Boilermakers are turning on the heat in the second half. Purdue has outscored the Tigers 12-6. Zach Edey has been to the free throw line 13 times and has made 7 of those. He has 23 points and 14 rebounds.

Purdue 48, Grambling State 33

Halftime: Purdue ends half on a run

Fletcher Loyer scored Purdue's final 5 points of the first half. The Boilermakers are struggling from the floor and have made 13 of 32 shot attempts (41%). The Tigers have made 46% of their shots (12 for 26).

Purdue 36, Grambling State 27

3:47 left 1H: Grambling State closes the gap on Purdue

Purdue is still in the lead, but Grambling State has cut into the Boilermakers' lead a little bit. Kintavious Dozier leads the Tigers with 12 points. For Purdue, Zach Edey has 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Purdue 31, Grambling State 25

8:12 left 1H: Purdue's Zach Edey nearly has double-double already

At 13:36, Zach Edey drew another foul, which is his fourth of the game. So far he's 4 of 7 from the free throw line. Purdue has cleaned up on the offensive glass with 8 offensive rebounds in the first 7 minutes of play.

Grambling State's Tra'Michael Moton hit a 3-pointer to cut Purdue's lead to 16-13. Zach Edey responded with a jumper. With 12 minutes left, Braden Smith made his third 3-pointer of the game.

The Boilermakers have made 4 of 9 3-point attempts. Edey has 14 points and 9 rebounds.

Purdue 26, Grambling State 17

14:39 left 1H: Purdue starts March Madness with a lead

Zach Edey and Braden Smith have all of Purdue's points so far.

Purdue 12, Grambling State 8

What time does the Purdue game start?

7:59 p.m. ET Friday, March 22, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

What channel does Purdue play on today?

TV: TBS, with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Dan Bonner and Stan Van Gundy (analysis), Andy Katz (sideline reporting).

Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis), with Rob Blackman (play-by-play) and Bobby Riddell (analysis).

Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 204 and 967, Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling

Purdue basketball betting odds in March Madness

via BetMGM

Favorite: Purdue by 26.5 points

Over/under: 139.5 points

Moneyline: Purdue -10000, Grambling State +2500

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