Live-Blogging: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boliermakers 01/14/2022

Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Notes

Purdue Boilermakers Game Notes

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big Ten Men’s Basketball Matchup, as Nebraska Cornhuskers take on Purdue Boilermakers.

Huskers have been struggling this year. Especially during conference play. They are 0-6 in Big Ten Play. It would be a hugh game for Nebraska if they pull off the +20 road upset.

Meanwhile, Purdue was off to a hot start. But conference games against Rutgers and Wisconsin have shown the Boilermakers’ vulnerabilities. This is a ‘Get Right’ game for Purdue.

Cornhuskers are led by Bryce McGowens in scoring. While Derrick Walker leads Nebraska in rebounding. And Alonzo Verge, Junior leads the Lincoln School in assists.

For the Boilermakers, they are led by Jaden Ivey in scoring. While Trevion Williams leads Purdue in rebounding. And Sasha Stefanovic leads the West Lafayette School in assists.

Huskers average 34.4 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball 13.5 assists per game. Defensively, they block 3.0 shots a game and take the ball away 7.9 steals per game.

As for Purdue, they average 40.8 RPG. They distribute the ball at 18.5 APG. Defensively, they block 3.9 shots a game and strip the ball on average 5.4 SPG.

It is Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue Boilermakers, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Nebraska Cornhuskers:
G: Alonzo Verge, Jr.
G: Bryce McGowens
G: Keisi Tominaga
F: Lat Mayen
F: Derrick Walker


Purdue Boilermakers:
G: Jaden Ivey
G: Sasha Stefanovic
G: Isaiah Thompson
F: Mason Gillis
C: Zack Edey​

Huskers are in their traveling red uniforms. While Purdue is in their home white uniforms with black and gold trim.

1st Half:
20:00: Boilermakers win tipoff, attacking the right basket. While Cornhuskers to attack the left basket and have the possession arrow, in their favor.
19:33: Stefanovic makes a 3-point FG. NEB 0, PUR 3
18:02: McGowens with a layup. NEB 2, PUR 3
17:24: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 2, PUR 4
17:22: Stefanovic makes both free throws. NEB 2, PUR 6
16:49: Boilermakers are in the Bonus.
​16:49: Ivey makes both free throws. NEB 2, PUR 8
16:10: Edey makes a jam. NEB 2, PUR 10
15:39: T.V. Timeout #1: NEB 2, PUR 10

15:39: Ivey makes both free throws. NEB 2, PUR 12
15:14: Williams makes a jam. NEB 2, PUR 14
​14:26: Ivey drains a 3-point FG. NEB 2, PUR 17
14:26: HUSKERS TIMEOUT #1: NEB 2, PUR 17
14:05: Webster makes a jump shot. NEB 4, PUR 17
13:42: Williams makes a hook shot. NEB 4, PUR 19
13:12: Gillis with a layup. NEB 4, PUR 21
12:44: Ivey with a rebound and jam. NEB 4, PUR 23
11:51: Webster buries a 3-point FG. NEB 7, PUR 23
11:32: Williams makes a hook shot. NEB 7, PUR 25
11:02: Wilcher hits a jump shot. NEB 9, PUR 25
10:44: Jump Ball! Huskers Ball! Purdue to have the possession arrow, in their favor.
10:44: T.V. Timeout #2: NEB 9, PUR 25

NCAA MBK Scores:

9:48: Mayen buries a 3-point FG. NEB 12, PUR 25
9:03: Edey with a hook shot. NEB 12, PUR 27
8:47: Walker makes a jump shot. NEB 14, PUR 27
7:41: Edey makes a layup. NEB 14, PUR 29
7:16: McGowens nails a 3-point FG. NEB 17, PUR 29
6:58: Newman drills a 3-point FG. NEB 17, PUR 32
6:36: T.V. Timeout #3: NEB 17, PUR 32

Back in 2018, Huskers Defeated Gophers 91-85 at the Barn

5:53: Walker makes both free throws. NEB 19, PUR 32
5:41: Gillis with a 3-point FG. NEB 19, PUR 35
5:20: Verge with a jump shot. NEB 21, PUR 35
​​4:35: Both teams are in the Bonus.
4:20: Ivey nails a 3-point FG. NEB 21, PUR 38
3:45: T.V. Timeout #4: NEB 21, PUR 38

3:45: Stefanovic makes both free throws. NEB 21, PUR 40
3:36: Verge with a layup and foul. Verge makes a free throw. NEB 24, PUR 40
3:18: Verge buries a 3-point FG. NEB 27, PUR 40
2:13: Edey with a jam. NEB 27, PUR 42
1:38: Ivey with a reverse layup. NEB 27, PUR 44
1:08: McGowens missed a free throw. 
:48: Edey with a layup. NEB 27, PUR 46
:47.0: BOILERMAKERS TIMEOUT #1: NEB 27, PUR 46
:26.0: Wilcher nails a 3-point FG. NEB 30, PUR 46
:05.0: Williams makes a layup. NEB 30, PUR 48
:00: Wilcher nails a buzzer-beating 3-point FG. NEB 33, PUR 48
:00: The End of 1st Half. Boilermakers to inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
NEB 33, PUR 48

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Ivey (PUR) 14 points
Rebounding: Mayen (NEB) 5 rebounds
Assists: Webster (NEB) 3 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Boilermakers got Huskers in foul trouble and they build a 19-point lead. Nebraska found their shooting stroke. However, they couldn't stop the steaming boilermakers.

2nd Half:
20:00: Boilermakers to inbound the ball, to start the 2nd Half, attacking the left basket. While Nebraska to attack the right basket and have the possession arrow, in their favor.
​19:11: Edey with a hook shot and foul. Edey missed a free throw. NEB 33, PUR 50
19:11: Stefanovic makes both free throws. NEB 33, PUR 52
18:35: Edey with a bank shot. NEB 33, PUR 54
18:22: Walker makes a layup. NEB 35, PUR 54
17:09: Walker hits a layup. NEB 37, PUR 54
16:52: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 37, PUR 55
16:52: Boilermakers are in the Bonus.
16:12: Andre missed both free throws.
15:58: McGowens with a layup. NEB 39, PUR 55
15:38: Williams hits a hook shot. NEB 39, PUR 57
15:25: Andre with a jam. NEB 41, PUR 57
14:55: T.V. Timeout #5: NEB 41, PUR 57

​Back in 2020, I Live-Blogged Purdue's 71-42 Victory Over Spartans at Mackey Arena 

14:55: Verge missed both free throws.
14:13: Newman buries a 3-point FG. NEB 41, PUR 60
13:53: Mayen hits a jump shot. NEB 43, PUR 60
13:10: Hunter with a layup and foul. Hunter makes a free throw. NEB 43, PUR 63
12:51: Huskers commit a backcourt violation.
12:33: Furst with a jam. NEB 43, PUR 65
12:06: Ivey makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 43, PUR 66
11:51: T.V. Timeout #6: NEB 43, PUR 66

NCAA MBK Scores:

11:46: Furst makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 43, PUR 67
11:12: Mayen buries a jump shot. NEB 45, PUR 67
10:45: Boilermakers are in the Double Bonus.
10:17: Hunter drains a 3-point FG. NEB 45, PUR 70
9:43: Furst nails a 3-point FG. NEB 45, PUR 73
9:41: HUSKERS TIMEOUT #2: NEB 45, PUR 73
9:05; Ivey makes a jump shot. NEB 45, PUR 75
8:45: McGowens with a layup. NEB 47, PUR 75
8:20: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 47, PUR 76
8:02: Andre makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 48, PUR 76
7:51: Verge with a steal and jam. NEB 50, PUR 76
7:25: T.V. Timeout #7: NEB 50, PUR 76

7:09: Gillis buries a 3-point FG. NEB 50, PUR 79
6:45: Wilcher nails a FG. NEB 52, PUR 79
6:26: Edey with a layup. NEB 52, PUR 81
5:51: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 52, PUR 82
5:40: Tominaga makes a jump shot. NEB 54, PUR 82
4:55: Andre with a jump shot and foul. Andre missed a free throw. NEB 56, PUR 82
4:42: Edey with a jam. NEB 56, PUR 84
4:17: Hunter with a layup. NEB 56, PUR 86
4:16: HUSKERS TIMEOUT #3: NEB 56, PUR 86

4:16: Huskers are in the Bonus. While Purdue is in the Double Bonus.
3:54: Tominaga with a 3-point FG. NEB 59, PUR 86
3:01: Furst makes both free throws. NEB 59, PUR 88
2:08: Tominaga buries a 3-point FG. NEB 62, PUR 88
1:24: BOILERMAKERS TIMEOUT #2: NEB 62, PUR 88
1:20: Tominaga makes 1 of 2 free throws. NEB 63, PUR 90
:59.4: Furst with a layup and foul. Furst missed a free throw. NEB 63, PUR 90
:34.0: Barrett with a layup. NEB 63, PUR 92
:29: Tominaga with a layup. NEB 65, PUR 92
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
​​​​NEB 65, PUR 92 
NEB: (6-12, 0-7 Big Ten)
PUR: (13-2, 3-2 Big Ten)

Final Leaders:
Scoring; Edey (PUR) 22 points
Rebounding: Edey (PUR) 9 rebounds
Assists: Ivey/Webster 5 assists

Final Thoughts:
Boilermakers played like a Final Four Team. Purdue utilized their size to draw Husker foul trouble. And they dominated the game from the start to finish. 

For the Huskers, they just did not play well. 

Nebraska will head back to Lincoln, to face Indiana. While Purdue will head to Champaign, to face Illinois Both games are on Monday.

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