Purdue v. Miami (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) Game Thread

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

It's that time again, Ladies and Gentlemen - Purdue faces off in the Big Ten Conference/Atlantic Coast Conference Challenge. This time the Boilers travel to Florida again this year to take on the Miami Hurricanes in what looks to be a spirited contest. Miami has been stout on the defensive end of the court, holding opposing teams to only 34.9 percent shooting, the lowest percentage among all ACC teams. It appears Purdue will have team leader Eric Hunter, Jr. back in the line-up ahead of schedule, as he's been recovering from a knee fracture since the intra-squad scrimmage before the season started. That's a huge bonus for the Boilers.....can they build upon the last couple of victories? We shall see shortly.

Tip coming up - television coverage on ESPN2.

Boiler up, my friends.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Let's see how we can do on the road. Our games so far have been at home or on a neutral site.

 

[Schnelk]

I think there is no home court or home field advantage this year, unfortunately. But yeah it's good experience for the freshman. Btfu!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

I think there is no home court or home field advantage this year, unfortunately. But yeah it's good experience for the freshman. Btfu!

True

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

It will be good to see Hunter again on the court

 

[tjreese]

It's that time again, Ladies and Gentlemen - Purdue faces off in the Big Ten Conference/Atlantic Coast Conference Challenge. This time the Boilers travel to Florida again this year to take on the Miami Hurricanes in what looks to be a spirited contest. Miami has been stout on the defensive end of the court, holding opposing teams to only 34.9 percent shooting, the lowest percentage among all ACC teams. It appears Purdue will have team leader Eric Hunter, Jr. back in the line-up ahead of schedule, as he's been recovering from a knee fracture since the intra-squad scrimmage before the season started. That's a huge bonus for the Boilers.....can they build upon the last couple of victories? We shall see shortly.

Tip coming up - television coverage on ESPN2.

Boiler up, my friends.

All those freshmen playing their first game on another's home court...minus the fans

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Who had 16 seconds for first whistle?

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Hello.........Newman! Nice drive and finish.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Newman looking great

 

[Schnelk]

Newman with the bucket!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Boom Baby.........Mr. Newman, again!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Good defense taking the charge

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Wow, Newman!

 

[TopSecretBoiler]

woohoo newman is lit

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Good start for Tre

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Holy cow....that was smooge-like! Branden Newman with Purdue's first seven......until Big Cat swings one in.

 

[HarrysPostGame13]

Newman cooking with all the sauce tonight!

 

[Schnelk]

Williams battles and scores. Sweet!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Cross looks "cross" at that whistle.

 

[HarrysPostGame13]

Gotta love to see this execution after the ugly win.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

C'mon Big Tre....keep battling and get angry!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Tre still missing shots that he should be hitting

 

[TopSecretBoiler]

THE EDEY

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Zach Edey.....over the shoulder and in! 11-0 run for the Boilers.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Edey has such a softer shot than Tre. Amazing for his size.

 

[GoldandBlackintheSaddleAgain]

whoa...helluva start, BTFU!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Tre still missing shots that he should be hitting

Yes....though he looks more decisive and quicker with the ball so far.

 

[TopSecretBoiler]

Miami a little shell shocked, you can tell this is their first real competitive game.

 

[purduepat1969]

I mean, how good is Brandon Newman? Unbelievable...

 

[Schnelk]

Edey gets into the act! No drop off from Tre. Wow. We are blessed.

 

[bonefish1]

Newman gonna be really, really good.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Is Ivey still out?

 

[purduepat1969]

Tre still missing shots that he should be hitting

Yeah, according to the IU genius @Coach Geez , Tre is just a "shell of himself". So we really shouldn't expect much...

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

We are just going to be amazing with Furst and Kaufman

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Hunter sighting!

 

[GoldandBlackintheSaddleAgain]

Is Ivey still out?

Yes...supposedly targeting the OSU game to return.

 

[Schnelk]

Is Ivey still out?

Yes...

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Welcome back Eric!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Zach......attacks for two more!

 

[Schnelk]

Zach attack returns!