The Purdue Boilermakers handled business in their exhibition game against NAIA #2 Grace College 98-51. The Boilers took control early and went on a 36-7 run that wrapped from the first to second half from 6:28 of the first half to 15:22 in the second half. That run was largely sparked by the starters for the Boilers who averaged +31.6 on the game with Braden Smith’s +38 leading the way.
Zach Edey played only 17 minutes against the Lancers but scored 19 points on 6-12 shooting (0-1 from 3), grabbed 9 rebounds, blocked 2 shots, and only had 1 turnover.