HARTFORD, Conn. -- Purdue handed Villanova a 26-point loss, the largest NCAA tournament loss in program history and the second-largest by a defending national champion, on Saturday night at the XL Center.
Purdue's 87-61 victory was fueled by Carsen Edwards, who scored 42 points and set a school record with nine 3-pointers. It was also the highest offensive output in the NCAA tournament since former Syracuse star Gerry McNamara scored 43 points in 2004.
"Honestly, I wouldn't even say I knew I was having a career night until the game was over," Edwards said.