The Boilermaker coach on the Cardinals' depth, why he almost signed Tayler Persons and more. Nathan Baird, jconline.com
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ball State is hanging tough at plays at No. 24 Purdue on Saturday night, trying to knock off its second ranked in-state opponent in as many years.
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It's a big game for Tayler Persons, who nearly committed to Purdue three years ago but wound up at Ball State after Caleb Swanigan decommitted from Michigan State.
Halftime: Purdue 42, Ball State 41
Ball State has to love where it's at right now, considering Purdue has 12 offensive rebounds and the Cardinals have 11 turnovers.