#5 Purdue finally got a couple days off, and it showed on the court as they traveled to Northwestern and beat the Wildcats 70-64.
Purdue dominated most the second half, including holding a double-digit lead for most of it, but as has been the case this season, their large lead dwindled in the final few moments. Northwestern never seriously challenged, but Purdue’s poor free throw shooting late kept a team in it longer than they should have.
Purdue moves to 23-4 overall as they fight for a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but more importantly the Boilers move up in the Big Ten standings.