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Boilermakers Outpaced at Assembly Hall: Indiana Secures Dominant Victory

The Purdue Boilermakers faced a challenging contest against the Indiana Hoosiers, concluding with a score of 95-62 in favor of the home team. The Boilermakers entered the game unranked, while the Hoosiers held the 14th rank in their category. Despite a valiant effort, Purdue's record now stands at an even split with equal numbers of victories and defeats, whereas Indiana has improved their impressive tally further.


Purdue Boilermakers VS Indiana Hoosiers

Throughout the game, Purdue managed to accumulate 62 points with consistent scoring across all four quarters (14, 16, 16, and 16). Their shooting accuracy from within the arc was notable at 47 percent on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they achieved a respectable rate of success hitting five out of thirteen three-point shots for a percentage of 38. Free throw accuracy was a highlight for Purdue as they capitalized on these opportunities by making an impressive 92 percent from the line.


Defensively, Purdue put up four blocks and claimed five steals over Indiana's offense but struggled to contain their opponents' scoring drives. The Boilermakers also dished out twelve assists throughout playtime but were hindered by fourteen turnovers which did not translate into any points off turnovers for them.


On contrast to this performance stood that of Indiana Hoosiers who showcased dominant field goal shooting with an overall percentage of 59 including an exceptional three-point shooting performance at sixty-two percent accuracy. They also outrebounded Purdue significantly with thirty-two rebounds compared to twenty-one by their opponents.


Indiana's offensive efforts were bolstered by nineteen assists leading to better ball movement and more efficient scoring opportunities as reflected in their higher assist-turnover ratio (1.9). Additionally, they made good use of fast-break situations contributing thirteen fast break points compared to nine by Purdue.


The upcoming game for the Purdue Boilermakers is set against Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena located in Evanston IL on February 14th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can look forward to catching this encounter live as it promises another exciting chapter in college basketball matchups.

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