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Purdue Downs Memphis 80-71 - Match Report
Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points leading Purdue to a 80-71 victory over Memphis at Baha Mar Convention Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Purdue were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -15.0.
C.J. Cox had 18 points for Purdue and Trey Kaufman-Renn chipped in with 12 points. Braden Smith had 11 assists for them, while Trey Kaufman-Renn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Memphis got 18 points from Dug McDaniel in a losing cause and another 11 points from Zach Davis. Dug McDaniel contributed 6 assists for them, while Simon Majok had 7 rebounds.
Purdue was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Purdue won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-32.
Purdue looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Illinois. Memphis will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern Illinois.