Northwestern pulls off another stunning upset against top-ranked Purdue

Northwestern Defeats Purdue in an Overtime Upset

The Northwestern Wildcats have made history by beating a No. 1 team for the second year in a row, taking down the Purdue men’s basketball team at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Ty Berry’s two free throws with 6.1 seconds left secured Northwestern’s 92-88 victory in overtime. This victory proved to be a huge upset for the Wildcats.

Purdue, leading 40-30 with two minutes to go in the first half, was unable to keep their lead as Northwestern staged an 18-7 run, resulting in a back-and-forth game that was too close to call until the final moments of overtime. With both teams exchanging baskets, Northwestern managed to catch fire from 3-point range, while Purdue’s offense largely came from the free throw line.

Purdue had a few struggles, but Zach Edey’s 35 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks showed his prowess against Northwestern. Boo Buie was instrumental in Northwestern’s win, with 31 points and nine assists. Braden Smith of Purdue had an off shooting night but still managed to finish with 12 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds.

The thrilling Purdue vs. Northwestern highlights can be watched through the YouTube link provided. For more details on the game, readers are encouraged to check out the article from the Lafayette Journal & Courier.

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