Sweet 16 nets another big win for Purdue and big man Zach Edey, 80-68 over Gonzaga
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sweet 16 nets another big win for Purdue and big man Zach Edey, 80-68 over Gonzaga

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DETROIT — They leaned on him. None of it came close to stopping Purdue’s big man, Zach Edey, and now he and the Boilermakers are one win away from the Final Four. Smith finished two assists shy of joining Joe Barry Carroll — who played on Purdue’s last Final Four squad — as the program’s second player to record a triple-double. Smith made two of Purdue’s seven 3-pointers in the first half, all of which forced Gonzaga into a choice no team wants to make — take away the 3s or sag down on Edey, the nation’s leading scorer. “We’ve had disappointment, and I think any time you have that, you appreciate things a little bit more, and your attention to detail is a little bit better.” Like all Gonzaga big men, Ike spent the evening in foul trouble; he got his fifth and trudged off the court for good with 5:07 left.

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Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — There was more than one team that came to the Final Four with a dream — more than one team hoping to add its own unforgettable chapter to college basketball’s colorful history book. “It’s the one we’ve been talking about all year,” said Edey, the 7-foot-4 center who played all 40 minutes and finished with 20 points …

Zach Edey scores career-high 40 and Purdue moves on to Final Four with 72-66 win over Tennessee
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Edey scores career-high 40 and Purdue moves on to Final Four with 72-66 win over Tennessee

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Purdue big man Zach Edey went for a career-high 40 points along with 16 rebounds and one big block Sunday to muscle the Boilermakers into the program’s first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 victory over Tennessee. SOUTH REGION NORTH CAROLINA STATE 76, DUKE 64 DALLAS — Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 …

Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee

Associated Press  

DETROIT — By the time all the scrapping and scratching and diving on the floor was over, it felt like a shame that both those teams, and both those players, weren’t moving onto the Final Four. Boilermakers big man Zach Edey went for a career high 40 points Sunday to muscle Purdue within two wins of the title for the …

For Gonzaga, the Sweet 16 brings with it the tall task of guarding Purdue’s Zach Edey -- again
8 months, 3 weeks ago

For Gonzaga, the Sweet 16 brings with it the tall task of guarding Purdue’s Zach Edey -- again

Associated Press  

DETROIT — For most teams, facing a 7-foot-4, 300-pound force of nature like Zach Edey is uncharted territory. “When you’re dealing with someone as special as Edey, we’ve at least experienced it,” Gonzaga coach Mark Few said, looking at the bright side. “So we’re not trying to describe it to our guys and show them other teams playing against it.” …

Zach Edey and No. 1 seed Purdue roll into Sweet 16 with runaway win against Utah State
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Zach Edey and No. 1 seed Purdue roll into Sweet 16 with runaway win against Utah State

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — For Zach Edey and Purdue, it was just another step toward a goal. Edey, meanwhile, became the first player since Lew Alcindor in 1968 with at least 50 points, 35 rebounds and a field goal percentage of 65.0 through two rounds of the NCAA tourney. He became the first player with three consecutive NCAA tourney games with at …

Purdue retires Zach Edey’s jersey after he leads No. 3 Boilermakers past Wisconsin in home finale
9 months, 1 week ago

Purdue retires Zach Edey’s jersey after he leads No. 3 Boilermakers past Wisconsin in home finale

Associated Press  

— Zach Edey had a banner day. “It’s my last game in Mackey.” And there was plenty to celebrate for Edey and Purdue, winners of five straight. Before the game, coach Matt Painter presented point guard Braden Smith with a ceremonial ball for breaking Purdue’s single-season assists record, which stood for nearly 50 years. Moments later, Purdue’s pep band played …

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title

Associated Press  

— Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship. They’ve done things the right way.” The last Big Ten team to win back-to-back outright regular-season titles was Ohio State in 2006 …

No. 2 Purdue wins 75-69 at No. 6 Wisconsin for 7th consecutive victory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Purdue wins 75-69 at No. 6 Wisconsin for 7th consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Purdue’s inside-outside combination of Zach Edey and Braden Smith is a tough matchup for the Boilermakers’ opponents. But then, you’ve also got to game-plan for Braden Smith and his ability to pass, because they both make other people better.” Lance Jones scored 20 points for Purdue, which took the lead for good midway through the first half …

Zach Edey scores 10 of his 30 points in overtime to send No. 2 Purdue past Northwestern 105-96
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Edey scores 10 of his 30 points in overtime to send No. 2 Purdue past Northwestern 105-96

Associated Press  

— Zach Edey spent 40 minutes wearing down the Northwestern defense. The reigning national player of the year scored Purdue’s first 10 points in overtime, finished with 30 points and 15 rebounds, and helped the second-ranked Boilermakers avoid yet another upset by leading them to 105-96 victory. “I just don’t know if I’ve ever seen a box score like that.” …

Zach Edey powers No. 4 Purdue past Iowa, 87-68
1 year ago

Zach Edey powers No. 4 Purdue past Iowa, 87-68

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— Zach Edey was dominant, but Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said the rest of Purdue’s team deserves credit too. 4 Purdue bounced back from its first loss of the season and blew past Iowa 87-68 on Monday night. Lance Jones added 17 points for Purdue, playing its first game since a 92-88 overtime loss to Northwestern on Friday. BIG IMPACT …

Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and No. 1 Purdue for 2nd straight season
1 year ago

Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and No. 1 Purdue for 2nd straight season

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EVANSTON, Ill. — Boo Buie just kept going as Northwestern battled No. Buie scored seven of his 31 points in OT to help the Wildcats beat Edey and the top-ranked Boilermakers for the second straight season, winning 92-88 in the Big Ten opener for each school. “Forget about the 31 points, but nine assists and no turnovers.. To me, as …

Edey’s 28 points, 15 boards power No. 2 Purdue past No. 4 Marquette for Maui Invitational title
1 year, 1 month ago

Edey’s 28 points, 15 boards power No. 2 Purdue past No. 4 Marquette for Maui Invitational title

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Zach Edey and his Purdue teammates certainly earned a Thanksgiving feast. “I don’t think anyone’s leaving this tournament thinking they don’t have a chance to win it all,” Boilermakers coach Matt Painter said. “I thought our guys were resilient and I think games like this, whether you win or lose, it obviously makes you a better team.” Edey, …

Loyer scores 27, Purdue pulls away late to beat Tennessee 71-67 in Maui Invitational
1 year, 1 month ago

Loyer scores 27, Purdue pulls away late to beat Tennessee 71-67 in Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Fletcher Loyer scored 27 points, Zach Edey had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds and No. The teams were whistled for a combined 52 personal fouls and Tennessee coach Rick Barnes drew a technical foul in the first half. We got a lot of respect for coach Barnes and Tennessee and they’re a tough team — …

Zach Edey, No. 2 Purdue rally to beat No. 11 Gonzaga 73-63 at Maui Invitational
1 year, 1 month ago

Zach Edey, No. 2 Purdue rally to beat No. 11 Gonzaga 73-63 at Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Zach Edey scored 15 of his game-high 25 points in the first half and No. The Boilermakers trailed by as many as nine points late in the first half, but outscored the Bulldogs 43-28 in the second half to remain unbeaten. The other difference, I thought, was their inability to make 3s in the second half,” Boilermakers coach …

Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU
1 year, 9 months ago

Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU

Associated Press  

DENVER — Drew Timme added something new to his twisting, turning, head-faking, mustachioed repertoire — a 3-pointer to help Gonzaga get over the hump and back to the Sweet 16. The Gonzaga big man extended his one-of-a-kind college career by at least one more game, finishing with 28 points Sunday to help the Zags make their eighth straight Sweet 16 …

Jackson-Davis, No. 21 Indiana beat Edey, No. 1 Purdue 79-74
1 year, 10 months ago

Jackson-Davis, No. 21 Indiana beat Edey, No. 1 Purdue 79-74

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s the fourth time the Hoosiers have beaten the nation’s top-ranked team at Assembly Hall, and the first since upsetting Michigan almost exactly 10 years earlier. We’ve kind of played with a chip on our shoulders since we got punked by Rutgers and we’ve kind …

Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend
2 years, 9 months ago

Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

Associated Press  

Top seeds Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona are in. This time, it’s those lovable Saint Peter’s Peacocks, who knocked off Kentucky and Murray State and don’t have a single player that made the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference first team. The Red Raiders, with first-year coach Mark Adams, made it past the second round for the first time since their run to …

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