A 19-point deficit wasn’t too huge for Iowa State, but Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan was.
The Boilermakers big man produced 20 points, seven assists and 12 rebounds in an entertaining 80-76 NCAA second-round win Saturday night. Swanigan’s final rebound came off a teammate’s missed free throw, denying the Cyclones a chance to tie the game with 11 seconds left.
The elimination of Iowa State (24-11) left the Big 12 with three teams in the Dance though Steve Prohm’s team dazzled over the final 14 minutes while overcoming a 58-39 hole.
Deonte Burton, showing an array of isolation moves, scored 17 of his 25 points after halftime.