Purdue Is The New Top Ranked Team In Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll Because Duke Who Previously Was Top Ranked In AP Top 25 Poll Lost To Ohio State 71-66 In The ACC/ Big Ten Challenge Tuesday
Purdue is the new top ranked team in Week 5 AP top 25 poll because Duke who previously was top ranked in the AP Top 25 poll lost to Ohio State 71-66 in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge Tuesday.
Where?
Columbus Ohio!
In Duke’s 71-66 loss to Ohio State Duke held an eight-point lead with five minutes remaining,
Though,
Duke scored just one point over the game’s final 5:18 and Ohio State scored the game’s final 12 points to knock off Duke.
“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”
How?
Ohio State roared back with a 14-1 run to close it.
E.J. Liddell hit a mid-range jumper to put the Buckeyes (5-2) up 69-66 with 15 seconds remaining, Duke (7-1) pushed the ball down the floor and found freshman Paolo Banchero for a potential game-tying three-pointer. Banchero's three rimmed out and the rebound was grabbed by Cedric Russell, who was quickly fouled and made a pair of free throws at the other end to secure the Ohio State victory.
Although, Duke was able to maintain the lead for the majority of the second half, they found themselves in foul trouble down the stretch. Graduate student Theo John fouled out of the game with 6:26 left, while Banchero, Wendell Moore Jr., Jeremy Roach and Mark Williams each played with four over the closing minutes.
Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about Duke’s loss to Ohio State after the game in his interview with David Shumate who is the voice of Duke Men’s Basketball!
I thought we got worn out , they’re physical and they were fresh It’s the most we’ve fouled and that’s uncharacteristic of us - and we were not able to finish. Our kids tried like crazy but they were worn out”.
Purdue on the other hand has yet to lose a game this regular season!
Their record 8-0!
Their most recent win?
A 77-70 win over Iowa in Lafayette Indiana!
In Purdue’s 77-70 win over Iowa Purdue improved to 8-0 with a 77-70 decision over Iowa in front of 14,804 fans at Mackey Arena on Friday night. The sellout was Purdue's 30 straight sellout.
Purdue is now 8-0 for just the fifth time since the 1939-40 season (1992-93, 1993-94, 2009-10, 2015-16, 2021-22).
Purdue improved to 93-77 all-time against Iowa and has won 11 of its last 12 home games against Iowa. The Boilermakers have won five of their last six games against Iowa.
The win was Purdue's 11th straight victory at Mackey Arena.
Purdue has won 11 of its last 13 Big Ten Conference openers and is 12-5 under Painter in league openers.
Purdue shot under 50.0 percent from the field for the first time this season. However, the Boilermakers still shot 42.1 percent from 3-point range.
Purdue has now won 24 straight games when shooting a higher field goal percentage than its opponent.
Purdue's 77 points were a season low, but it held Iowa to a season-low 70 points.
Purdue's centers combined for just 18 points and 25 rebounds on just 6-of-16 shooting from the field.
Purdue's 37 free throw attempts equaled its most since shooting 43 against Missouri on Nov. 25, 2014.
Trevion Williams recorded his 24th career double-double with 13 points, 18 rebounds and three assists in just 24 minn Williams recorded his 24th career double-double with 13 points, 18 rebounds and three assists in just 24 minutes. His 17 defensive rebounds set a school record.
Mason Gillis came off the bench to tie a career high with 12 points in just 18 minutes. He went 2-of-3 from the field, 2-of-2 from 3-point range and 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. --Trevion Williams showed his senior leadership down the stretch Friday night.
Not only did Williams motivate his teammates, but he led the way with his effort.
Williams contributed 13 points and 18 rebounds, including two huge ones late, Jaden Ivey scored 19 points and No. 2 Purdue held off a late Iowa rally to win 77-70 on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
"Trevion was great on the glass," Purdue coachMatt Paintersaid. "He could have been aggressive scoring. His ability to rebound was huge."
Mason Gillis added 12 points off the bench for the Boilermakers (8-0).
Williams said Purdue needs to find ways to win when it isn't shooting well.
"One thing you can control is your effort," Williams said. "I think we put in enough effort to get the job done."
The Hawkeyes (7-1) were without leading scorer and rebounder Keegan Murray, who injured his ankle in Monday's victory at Virginia. Murray is averaging 24.6 points and 8.9 rebounds. His twin brother, Kris Murray, started in his place.
Patrick McCaffery led Iowa with 15 points. Tony Perkins scored 14 and Murray 12 for Iowa.
The Boilermakers had a 63-44 lead dwindle to 70-68 with 3:08 left after Iowa went on an 11-0 run, capped by Murray's 3-pointer. Purdue held a 7-2 edge the rest of the way.
"We kept believing in each other," Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. "We kept executing."
Iowa's comeback was helped by forcing 17 turnovers.
”according to an article on purduesports.com”The AP Top 25 Poll looks like this!
Purdue
Baylor
Duke
UCLA
Gonzaga
Villanova
Texas
Kansas
Alabama
Kentucky
Arizona
Arkansas
Tennessee
Houston
Connecticut
Southern California
Iowa State
Auburn
Michigan State
Florida
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Seton Hall
Brigham Young
25. LSU