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Emerald Coast Classic - Purdue vs VCU Final: 59-56 - Recap
Purdue grabbed a 59-56 win over VCU on Friday, behind a 12-point effort from Eric Hunter Jr. at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Purdue was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.
Jahaad Proctor had 12 points for Purdue and Trevion Williams chipped in with 10 points. Nojel Eastern had 4 assists for them, while Trevion Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
VCU got a 19-point performance from Marcus Santos-Silva, who was supported by 9 points from De'Riante Jenkins. Vince Williams had 2 assists in a losing cause for VCU, while De'Riante Jenkins grabbed 6 rebounds.
Purdue led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Purdue won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-23.
Purdue heads into a battle against Virginia. VCU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Old Dominion.