12/16/20 Purdue 67, No. 20 Ohio State 60
Purdue extended a 5-point halftime lead into a 7-point victory over No. 20 Ohio State Wednesday night in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers (5-2, 1-0) had four players in double figures led by Trevion Williams with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Joining him in double-digit scoring were Eric Hunter Jr. (15 points), Brandon Newman (10) and Sasha Stefanovic (10). Ohio State (5-1, 0-1) was led by Justice Sueing with 14 points.
Trevion Williams looks at teammate Eric Hunter Jr. as they celebrate a 67-60 win over No. 20 Ohio State on Wednesday night. Both Purdue players scored in double figures – Williams had 16 points while Hunter had 15.
Sasha Stefanovic attempts to inbound the ball in the last minute of Purdue's 67-60 victory over No. 20 Ohio State on Wednesday night in Mackey Arena.
Brandon Newman plays keep away from Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. Newman played 26 minutes in the win scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Washington had 13 for the Buckeyes.
Eric Hunter Jr. takes a short baseline jumper during Purdue's 67-60 win over No. 20 Ohio State on Wednesday night. Hunter had 15 points in the win.
Coach Matt Painter gathers his team during a break in action while officials checked video on an out of bounds play. Eventually, the officials reversed a call giving the ball to Ohio State.
Purdue defends an interior shot against Ohio State.
Brandon Newman attempts a 3-poniter against Ohio State on Wednesday night.
Aaron Wheeler waits for a defender to finish his move before laying up the ball.
Mason Gillis applauds his teammates during the final minute of the game alongside Elliot Bloom, director of basketball operations.
Ohio State coach Chris Holtman questions an official on a call that was reversed in Purdue's favor.
Trevion Williams blocks the shot of Ohio State's Justice Sueing in the second half of Purdue's 67-60 win on Wednesday night. Williams led Purdue in scoring with 16 points and Seuing led Ohio State with 14.
Ohio State's Kyle Young tries to steal the ball from Aaron Wheeler on Wednesday night.
Sasha Stefanovic lets loose for one of his 7 team-leading 3-point shots. He made 2 of 7 from long range and scored 10 points during Purdue's 67-60 win over Ohio State.
Aaron Wheeler watches the ball above the rim after a Trevion Williams second-half field goal attempt. The ball went in the basket, so Wheeler did not have to get a rebound.
Aaron Wheeler battles for a rebound against three Ohio State players. Wheeler had 5 points and 6 rebounds in the win over the Buckeyes on Wednesday night.
A limited number of fans – slightly more than 100 people – watched as Purdue beat No. 20 Ohio State, 67-60, Wednesday night in Mackey Arena.
The area where the Purdue band normally sits is filled with cutouts.
Trevion Williams watches the ball after he attempted a step back shot against Ohio State.
Trevion Williams prepares to share the ball with a teammate after being double teamed. Williams led the team in assists with 8, while scoring 16 points.
Zach Edey prepares to shoot the ball against Ohio State. Edey started the game, but played only 12 minutes. He had 1 point and 5 rebounds.
Zach Edey battles with Ohio State's Zed Key (23) and Musa Jallow for a rebound. The scramble came after Edey missed a shot. The ball is touching Edey's hip.
Purdue coach Matt Painter yells out instructions to his team during the Ohio State game on Wednesday night.
After Sasha Stefanovic attempts a free throw, players clog the lane for a possible rebound. Stefanovic made the free throw.
Jaden Ivey drives to the basket on Ohio State. Ivey, returning to the lineup after an injury in the first game of the season, scored 4 points in 8 1/2 minutes of play.
As Ohio State's Justice Seuing attempts a shot, Purdue's Mason Gillis falls down and Trevion Williams watches in the Boilers' Big Ten opener on Dec. 17.
Ohio State's Zed Key prevents Purdue's Zach Edey from scoring on Wednesday night in Mackey Arena.
Some of the non-regulars have to sit in the lower rows of Mackey Arena due to social distancing.
This is one of the many fan cutouts in Mackey Arena.
Sasha Stefanovic is congratulated by coach Matt Painter.
Sasha Stefanovic expresses his pleasure with Eric Hunter's successful 3-point shot late in the game.
Members of the Purdue bench celebrate Eric Hunter Jr. hitting a 3-pointer late in the game against Ohio State.
This is the view from behind where the band is normally located in Mackey Arena.
Despite having fans limited to families of players, coaches and administrators, team introductions are pretty much the same as in past years.
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