Butler head basketball coach LaVall Jordan yells at Christian David after a defensive mishap versus Purdue on Dec. 18. The Bulldogs allowed a season-high 77 points to the third ranked Boilermakers in the final edition of the Crossroads Classic. Photo by Francie Wilson.
HENRY BREDEMEIER | MANAGING EDITOR | hbredeme@butler.edu
The Butler men’s basketball team lost 77-48 to No. 3 Purdue today at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Projected 2022 NBA lottery pick Jaden Ivey led the Boilermakers with 22 points, hitting all six of his 3-point attempts. 7-footer Zach Edey added 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks for Purdue.