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Big Ten Tournament - Purdue Downs Penn State 69-61 - Match Report
Jaden Ivey scored 17 points leading Purdue to a 69-61 victory over Penn State at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.
Purdue did not, however, defeat Penn State against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks.
Zach Edey had 15 points for Purdue and Brandon Newman chipped in with 12 points. Trevion Williams had 5 assists for them, while Jaden Ivey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Penn State got 16 points from Jalen Pickett in a losing cause and another 15 points from John Harrar. Jalen Pickett contributed 6 assists for them, while John Harrar had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Purdue were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Purdue won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-27.