Game recap: No. 1 Purdue basketball cruises to 100-57 win over Jacksonville (2024)

Coming off a 92-84 win over No. 1 Arizona last Saturday, the Purdue basketball team is once again the top-ranked team in the country.

The Boilermakers are 10-1 and face off with Jacksonville (8-4) at Mackey Arena. How will Purdue perform as the newly minted No. 1 team?

Sam Kingwill have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more.Please remember to refresh.

Final: Purdue 100, Jacksonville 57

Purdue never slowed down against Jacksonville. The win marked win No. 424 for Matt Painter, which moved him ahead of Illinois' Lou Henson for the fourth-most wins by Big Ten coaches.

Zach Edey led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds. He also made all eight of his free throw attempts. Lance Jones was second on the team with 16 points.

2:22 left 2H: Purdue taking care of business against Jacksonville

Jacksonville hasn't been able to close the gap against the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 33 for 62 from the floor (53%). Four players have scored in double digits (Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Lance Jones and Myles Colvin).

Purdue 94, Jacksonville 54

11:26 left 2H: Purdue nearly at 70 points against Jacksonville

Three Purdue players have 13 points or more. Zach Edey has a team-high 16 points while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Lance Jones have scored 13 each.

Purdue 69, Jacksonville 43

15:31 left 2H: Jacksonville gets first points of second half vs. Purdue

Since the last break, Jacksonville scored 4 points, but Purdue is still up by 28.

Purdue 59, Jacksonville 31

17:32 left 2H: Purdue starts second half strong

The Boilermakers are on a 10-0 run to begin the first half. Fletcher Loyer hit a 3-pointer to extend Purdue's lead right before the break.

Purdue 55, Jacksonville 27

Halftime: Purdue 45, Jacksonville 27

The Boilermakers didn't slow down in the last few minutes of the first half. Lance Jones put up 13 points to lead the team. Purdue shot 49% from the floor (16-33) and 35% from 3-point range (6-17).

3:47 left 1H: Purdue ahead of Jacksonville by 13

Jacksonville cut it to 29-22 but it's been all Purdue since. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Lance Jones have 9 points each while Myles Colvin has 7 points.

Purdue 37, Jacksonville 24

7:40 left 1H: Purdue leads Jacksonville by 9 points

Jacksonville dug into Purdue's lead a little bit since the last break, but the Boilermakers still lead by 9. Jacksonville is shooting 60% from the floor, which is better than Purdue at the moment (58%).

Purdue 29, Jacksonville 20

9:51 left 1H: Purdue extends lead

Make it a 13-point lead for Purdue. The Boilermakers are shooting 69% from the floor and and 67% from 3-point range. Lance Jones leads the team with 9 points.

Purdue 28, Jacksonville 15

14:32 left 1H: Purdue pours it on early against Jacksonville

The Boilermakers didn't waste any time to start this one. Trey Kaufman-Renn already has 7 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

Purdue 17, Jacksonville 9

Purdue basketball start time vs. Jacksonville

6:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana

What channel is Purdue basketball on?

TV: BTN

Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis), with Rob Blackman (play-by-play) and Bobby Riddell (analysis)

Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 195 and 957, Varsity Network,ESPN+,Fubo,Sling

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