Hammer and Rails · Mar 12, 2016
Purdue 76, Michigan 59: Boilers Reach Big Ten Final
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsMichigan could not stop him. All of their attempts were futile as he torched them for 27 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots. When Michigan made a late runt o cut it to six, AJ was there. When Purdue started hot, AJ was there. When AJ needed a breather, Isaac Haas filled in for 11 points. Once again, AJ Hammons because AJ HAMMONS: DESTROYER OF WORLDS!
Now Purdu will go to play for the Big Ten Tournament Championship and has a very good shot at a No. 3 seed when the NCAA bracket is revealed tomorrow. By all appearances, Purdue is peaking at the right time as they took a good Michigan team and never trailed.