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INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time since 2021, Purdue basketball will watch the Big Ten Tournament semifinals from home.
Michigan manhandled the Boilermakers with a disrupting defense early that put Purdue in a big hole they couldn't dig out of.
Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith and first-team all-conference center Trey Kaufman-Renn were held in check. The Wolverines, led by their formidable front court duo of Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf along with a boost off the bench from forward Will Tschetter, advanced to the Big Ten semis with a 86-68 victory over Purdue Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Boilermakers also got a scare in the second half beyond the scoreboard when junior guard Fletcher Loyer exited the game with 13:09 to go after an injury to his left arm. Loyer returned, but finished 0-for-6, symbolizing a night where Purdue shot 33.8%.
After earning No. 1 seeds the last two NCAA Tournaments, the Boilers (22-11) have some uncertainty about where they'll be seeded.
More: With no Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn has become Purdue basketball's unstoppable player
The Boilers have been susceptible giving up big runs.
After Purdue scored the first six points, Michigan went on a 10-0 run in 1:35. That early punch was all the Wolverines needed.
It was a game of catch up for Purdue from there.
The Boilermakers eventually fell behind by 10 at 3:10 before holding the Wolverines without a field goal the rest of the first half.
Still, Michigan maintained a 40-36 lead, then opened the second half with five straight points. The rest of the night followed suit in a series of rinse and repeats.
Danny Wolf, Michigan: Wolf scored 18 points on 70% shooting. For good measure, his stat line included 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
Vlad Goldin, Michigan: Goldin's biggest impact was making life hectic on Kaufman-Renn. But his 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks also aided as Michigan hailed victory.
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: He was still Purdue's best, and sometimes only, offensive option. Michigan knew it and was ready for it, keeping Kaufman-Renn, a 61.1% shooter coming in, to 9 of 24. He still ended up with 24 points and 9 rebounds.
Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue basketball falls to Michigan, awaits NCAA Tournament
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Michigan manhandled the Boilermakers with a disrupting defense early that put Purdue in a big hole they couldn't dig out of.
Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith and first-team all-conference center Trey Kaufman-Renn were held in check. The Wolverines, led by their formidable front court duo of Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf along with a boost off the bench from forward Will Tschetter, advanced to the Big Ten semis with a 86-68 victory over Purdue Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Boilermakers also got a scare in the second half beyond the scoreboard when junior guard Fletcher Loyer exited the game with 13:09 to go after an injury to his left arm. Loyer returned, but finished 0-for-6, symbolizing a night where Purdue shot 33.8%.
After earning No. 1 seeds the last two NCAA Tournaments, the Boilers (22-11) have some uncertainty about where they'll be seeded.
More: With no Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn has become Purdue basketball's unstoppable player
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The Boilers have been susceptible giving up big runs.
After Purdue scored the first six points, Michigan went on a 10-0 run in 1:35. That early punch was all the Wolverines needed.
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It was a game of catch up for Purdue from there.
The Boilermakers eventually fell behind by 10 at 3:10 before holding the Wolverines without a field goal the rest of the first half.
Still, Michigan maintained a 40-36 lead, then opened the second half with five straight points. The rest of the night followed suit in a series of rinse and repeats.
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Danny Wolf, Michigan: Wolf scored 18 points on 70% shooting. For good measure, his stat line included 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
Vlad Goldin, Michigan: Goldin's biggest impact was making life hectic on Kaufman-Renn. But his 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks also aided as Michigan hailed victory.
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: He was still Purdue's best, and sometimes only, offensive option. Michigan knew it and was ready for it, keeping Kaufman-Renn, a 61.1% shooter coming in, to 9 of 24. He still ended up with 24 points and 9 rebounds.
Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue basketball falls to Michigan, awaits NCAA Tournament
Continue reading...
