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Maui Invitational - Recap - Purdue Defeats Gonzaga 73-63
Zach Edey scored 25 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Purdue over Gonzaga, 73-63, on Monday at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Purdue was a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Braden Smith had 13 points for Purdue and Lance Jones chipped in with 13 points. Braden Smith had 6 assists for them, while Zach Edey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Gonzaga got a 14-point performance from Graham Ike, who was supported by 11 points from Ryan Nembhard. Ryan Nembhard had 6 assists in a losing cause for Gonzaga, while Graham Ike grabbed 7 rebounds.
Purdue was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Purdue had a 38-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Purdue heads into a battle against Texas Southern. Gonzaga, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cal State-Bakersfield.