Despite a key injury in the lay-up line and a tough showing by Old Dominion, Purdue advances to the round of 32 for the third straight year. The Boilers struggled from the field (20-53) and went cold from 3 (9 of 30) while making just 12 of 18 free throws, but were still able to come away with a 61-48 victory.
Purdue won this one with defense.
Coach Painter on the game, “I thought our guys were ready to play tonight. More than anything, I thought they were ready to defend.”
Coach Painter’s squad held ODU to 18 of 67 shooting from the floor, 6 of 25 from 3, and only put them on the line 6 times.