Purdue 79 Texas 77: By the Numbers
Purdue defeated Texas 79-77 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight for the third time in seven years. The win marked Purdue's 30th victory of the season, with the senior trio of Smith, TKR, and Loyer achieving a program-best 117 wins over their four-year career.
Purdue beat Texas 79-77 in the Sweet 16. The Boilers advanced to the Elite Eight for the third time in seven years. Purdue limited turnovers to just 4, a program low for the NCAA Tourney. The Boilers turned Texas' 7 turnovers into 14 points. With 5 minutes left, Purdue trailed 70-66 but went on a 13-7 run to take control. TKR's tip-in with 0.7 seconds left sealed the win.
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