12/25/20 Purdue 73, Maryland 70
Purdue (7-3, 2-1) withstood a rally by visiting Maryland (5-3, 0-2) to win 73-70 on Christmas Day. Maryland had 2 chances to tie the game in the last 19 seconds, first after Maryland's Darryl Morsell was fouled on a 2-point attempt, but he missed both free throws. Trevion Williams grabbed the rebound, was fouled and made 1 of 2 from the line. Then the Terps' Eric Ayala missed a 3-point attempt with 6 seconds left. The Boilers had four players in double figures – Brandon Newman (17 points), Eric Hunter (16), Jaden Ivey (11) and Trevion Williams (10). Maryland also had four double-digit scorers led by Donta Scott with 15.
Jaden Ivey nearly loses the ball in the backcourt against Maryland. Ivey had 11 points and 4 assists as Purdue beat visiting Maryland, 73-70, on Christmas Day.
Jayden Ivey lays the ball up for a score as Maryland's Aquan Smart tries unsuccessfully for a block in the first half of Purdue's 73-70 win on Christmas Day.
Maryland's Darryl Morsell drives to the basket and is fouled by Brandon Newman (5) and Mason Gillis (0) defends from behind with the score Purdue 72, Maryland 70. Morsell missed the shot, then hit 1 of 2 free throws. Trevion Williams grabbed the rebound, was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws, making the score, 73-70. Then Maryland missed another potential game-tying shot.
Trevion Williams grabs a key rebound with 18 seconds left after Maryland's Daryl Morsell missed 2 free throws that could have tied the game. Williams was fouled, but hit 1 of 2 free attempts himself, allowing Maryland another chance at tying the game, but it missed a 3-point attempt.
Purdue's Eric Hunter backs off as Maryland's Eric Ayala attempts a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 6 seconds left in the game. Purdue held on to beat visiting Maryland, 73-70, on Christmas Day. The win moved Purdue to 2-1 in the Big Ten. Hunter was 1 of 4 Boilermakers with double-digits, scoring 16 points on 6 of 15 from the floor – including 2 of 6 from 3-point range. Ayala 13 points for the Terps.
Eric Hunter Jr. grimaces after missing the second of 2 free throws with 2 seconds left in Purdue's 73-70 win on Christmas Day.
Sasha Stefanovic fist bumps Maryland's Darryl Morsell after the Boilermakers beat the visiting Terps, 73-30, on Christmas Day.
As Maryland's Aaron Wiggins drives into the lane, he has the ball knocked loose by Brandon Newman for Wiggins' 1 turnover in the game. Wiggins scored 14 points for Maryland.
Maryland's Donta Scott is surrounded by Purdue defenders Mason Gillis (0) and Sasha Stefanovic (55) as he attempts to pass the ball.
Trevion Williams defends the basket against Maryland's Donta Scott. Williams had 10 points and 8 rebounds in 16:24 of play due to foul trouble. Scott had 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Maryland's Eric Ayala pushes Trevion Williams in the back in the lane on Friday. Ayala was not called for a foul on this play.
Eric Hunter Jr. asks Coach Matt Painter a question late in the game against Maryland on Christmas Day.
Brandon Newman drives the lane against Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Donta Scott (24). Newman led Purdue in scoring with 17 as the Boilers beat Maryland, 73-70, on Christmas Day in Mackey Arena.
Trevion Williams is fouled at the basket by Maryland's Aaron Wiggins. Williams made this shot and was awarded a free throw.
Mason Gillis commits a hard foul on Daryll Morsell late in the game. Gillis had 3 fouls, scored 5 points and had 6 rebounds against Maryland. Morsell had 10 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds during Purdue's 73-70 win on Friday.
Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon as well as his assistant coaches and players plead unsuccessfully for a goal tending call.
While battling for a loose ball, Zach Edey extends his arm while falling to floor trying to reach the ball.
Ushers hold signs during a break in the action of the Maryland at Purdue game on Friday. They held signs reminding fans to wear their masks as well as another reminder to maintain social distancing during the game.
With a hand on his shoulder, Zach Edey attempts to grab a rebound against Maryland.
Maryland's Eric Ayala jumps to try to deflect a Purdue inbounds pass as Brandon Newman (5) and Jaden Ivey almost collide in the backcourt.
Maryland fans watch their team at Purdue on Friday.
A FoxSports1 camera operator focuses on Jaden Ivey as he attempts a free throw on Christmas Day.
Jaden Ivey takes the ball to the basket in the first half of the Maryland at Purdue game on Christmas Day. Ivey had 11 points and 4 assists in 19 minutes of action.
Jaden Ivy secures 1 of his 5 rebounds during Purdue's win over Maryland, 73-70, on Christmas Day. Ivey also scored 11 points and had 4 assists in the game.
Maryland's Eric Ayala uses his body to keep Zach Edey from blocking his shot.
Maryland's Galin Smith winces as he is about to go up against Zach Edey (15) and Eric Hunter Jr. Smith did not score in nearly 5 minutes of action on Friday.
Mason Gillis gets tied up with Maryland's Hakim Hart for a loose ball as Purdue teammate Sasha Stefanovic watches.
Maryland's Hakim Hart loses the ball in the lane against Zach Edey.
A limited number of fans were in the stands during Friday's Maryland at Purdue game and even fewer came in Christmas garb.
A young fan watches the scoreboard in Mackey Arena on Friday as Purdue beat Maryland, 73-70.
A Purdue fan stands up and applauds as the Boilermakers take the court on Christmas Day against Maryland.
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