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Purdue looks like they're gonna win but NU is not dead yet. All it took was a +30 FTA differential.

Holy cow, has Hummel always been this much of a Purdue homer in his commentary or did that just start this year? I don't remember it being so bad until this year. But I can't stand to listen to him. He's not remotely objective, I don't feel like listening to the Purdue student broadcasters... which is basically what he sounds like

These stripes are AWFUL! That should be a 4 point play.

Purdue f'ing sucks. Really, you want those .2 seconds so badly? Great in bound play. Perfect look for Buie. Just didn't hit it. 5 more mins of ball.

Smart foul by Jones.

Jesus Christ you can't breathe within 3 feet of Zach Edey in a B10 game.

#3 on NU has shooting tendencies similar to CJ Gunn lol. Everyone else is content to watch Boo play hero ball I guess. I'd rather see that tbh.

Ridiculous call on #33. Couldn't be more straight up.

NU having 0 FTs in the second half is insane. That 3 Boo hit was a straight up pro shot. The bad shot #3 took totally gave PU the momentum. 0-0 game. 90 seconds! Fun one to watch

Super relieved to hear Malik and X may not be too badly hurt after all. Someone asked if we turn a corner after yesterday. Still not sure about that at all, but slightly more optimistic that we see better/more consistent effort the rest of the way, especially if Leal has solidified a rotation spot. The guys were torn up yesterday when it seemed like X was done. They know the season is on the ropes. After having a scare like that, gotta think they understand they have to leave it all out on the floor each and every game the rest of the way. Leal's leadership is first class... now with the merit of playing behind it. Ware also battled like a warrior when the team needed him. His time in Bloomington will be brief, but I'm happy we get to call him a Hoosier and think he will make us proud at the next level when his time comes.

No idea where they'd be slotted for the tournament, but pretty wild to think for as frustrating as this year has been... a few bounces go differently vs Kansas and Illinois and the narrative is completely different. Shoot, if we handled business like we should've vs RU too, we'd probably be sitting pretty. Coulda woulda shoulda... but didn't. I'd personally be a lot more patient this year if I was more optimistic about who we are retaining/bringing in for next year. But they battled through adversity for a win tonight and that's always good to see.

I agree with everything you've said. Just a minor tidbit to clarify - apparently XJ and Walker go way back. Walker mentioned that XJ hosted him on a visit to Pitt, I think. And that they stayed in contact since then. So XJ was definitely a factor in Walker landing here. He definitely deserves some rotation minutes on this team.

Not sure if the team turns a corner here, but agree, I'm good with Leal getting plenty of minutes/starting from here on out. Kid's earned it. Certainly seems Leal is setting himself up nicely if he wants to pursue the coaching route some day too based on how Woody speaks so highly of him. Sign me up for a COVID year of Tony.

Sending a bit of a message to the locker room, eh?

Idk. Don't feel much satisfaction after that win. Happy we pulled it out. Don't feel any better about the rest of the year. Injuries suck. Sorry to be a debbie downer guys lol

Wish we'd use a TO.

Our starting 2 guard shoots 50% from FT. Oof.

Great in bound play.

This game and season have just been SO deflating. My Lord.

Christ. Are we gonna have 5 guys for the next game?

Goaltending as a rule needs some revisions. That ball was not going in. Just because it was on it's way down, if it's after the whistle blows, I think it should be a play through. It should only be called if you take the ball off the rim.

I really have not seen a D1 team that looks so confused as often as we do. It's like the guys don't know where they're supposed to be literally more than half the time. Almost never do all 5 act as a unit playing a clear role.

Wow! A friendly call at home! For once

Gotta hit their quota. You'd think they get a commission for each whistle

Don't like us getting into a FT contest to win the game.