Defense, rebounding power Purdue's second half dominance

Boilermakers close out non-conference schedule with 79-53 win over Incarnate Word

Purdue (11-0) held Incarnate Word (5-7) to just 2-of-15 shooting from the field in the second half and outrebounded the Cardinals 26-13 over the final 20 minutes.

The Boilermakers used a 16-0 run to take control of the game early in the second half and never looked back. Sasha Stefanovic led Purdue with 17 points, while Jaden Ivey added 16 points and Eric Hunter Jr. chipped in 14 points.

Purdue's defense was stifling in the second half, holding Incarnate Word to just 2-of-15 shooting from the field. The Boilermakers also forced 10 turnovers in the second half.

On the glass, Purdue outrebounded Incarnate Word 26-13 over the final 20 minutes. Trevion Williams led the Boilermakers with 10 rebounds, while Ivey added eight rebounds.

With the win, Purdue closes out its non-conference schedule with a perfect 11-0 record. The Boilermakers will open Big Ten play on Dec. 30 at home against Michigan.

Purdue's defense was the key to the victory

Purdue's defense was the key to the victory over Incarnate Word. The Boilermakers held the Cardinals to just 2-of-15 shooting from the field in the second half and forced 10 turnovers.

Purdue's defense was led by Sasha Stefanovic, who had three steals. Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. each added two steals.

Purdue's defense also did a good job of rebounding the basketball. The Boilermakers outrebounded Incarnate Word 26-13 over the final 20 minutes.

Purdue's rebounding was also a key factor in the victory

Purdue's rebounding was also a key factor in the victory over Incarnate Word. The Boilermakers outrebounded the Cardinals 26-13 over the final 20 minutes.

Purdue's rebounding was led by Trevion Williams, who had 10 rebounds. Jaden Ivey added eight rebounds.

Purdue's rebounding helped the Boilermakers control the tempo of the game and limit Incarnate Word's second-chance opportunities.

Purdue's offense was led by Sasha Stefanovic

Purdue's offense was led by Sasha Stefanovic, who had 17 points. Jaden Ivey added 16 points and Eric Hunter Jr. chipped in 14 points.

Purdue's offense was efficient in the second half, shooting 50% from the field. The Boilermakers also hit 7-of-15 three-pointers in the second half.

Purdue's offense was able to take advantage of Incarnate Word's defense, which was focused on stopping Trevion Williams. Williams was held to just 8 points on 3-of-10 shooting.

Purdue's win was a good way to close out the non-conference schedule

Purdue's win over Incarnate Word was a good way to close out the non-conference schedule. The Boilermakers are now 11-0 heading into Big Ten play.

Purdue's win was also a good way to build momentum for the Big Ten season. The Boilermakers will open Big Ten play on Dec. 30 at home against Michigan.