Purdue showed great resiliency today in a great come-from-behind win during the final edition of the Crossroads Classic. No, really! Look it up. Purdue trailed for 18 seconds after Bryce Golden started the game with a layup on Butler’s first possession. At the first media timeout Purdue only led 9-8, but from there they hit the gas and never looked back.
It is safe to say that it was a cathartic way to finish the Crossroads Classic. Purdue entered today with only three wins in the event, beating butler by 15 once and Notre Dame by five once and 10 last year.