Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time
Indiana forward Jordan Geronimo, center, is fouled as he shoots by Purdue guard Brandon Newman, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey scored 20 points and Jaden Ivey added 17 to help No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana 67-58.
The Boilermakers have won nine straight in the rivalry for the first time since 1929-35, which came during John Wooden’s playing career.
Purdue also has won five in a row overall.
Aljami Durham had 14 points and Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 12 to lead the Hoosiers, who have lost five straight.
Down by nine at halftime, they closed to 47-42 with 6 1/2 minutes left.
The Boilermakers sealed the win at the free throw line.
