Incarnate Word hung around for awhile with Kyle Hittle hitting some threes, but this was another blowout where Purdue was completely dominant. Unlike against Vermont, Purdue got it done by banging down low and using its size advantage. That is what is so exciting about this team. In three games they have proven they can run if they feel like it, bomb away from deep if they feel like it, and use its massive front court as expected.
The first half ended in a flourish. Purdue finished shooting better than 70% from the field, had dominated the boards, and were blocking everything in sight.