NCAAB Game Recap
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Central Michigan at PurdueSat Dec 28, 2019 12:00 PM EST
Lou |
70 |
KY |
78 |
F(OT) |
Brown |
50 |
Duke |
75 |
F |
NOrl |
55 |
Mem |
97 |
F |
ULM |
36 |
Butl |
67 |
F |
CAPoly |
57 |
SDSU |
73 |
F |
N AL |
71 |
FSU |
88 |
F |
(N/A) |
46 |
MorSt |
102 |
F |
YSU |
83 |
IUPUI |
73 |
F |
Piedm |
47 |
WCU |
108 |
F |
CenMI |
62 |
Purd |
97 |
F |
Amer |
60 |
GTown |
80 |
F |
LongB |
63 |
Fla |
102 |
F |
(N/A) |
53 |
Mercer |
104 |
F |
WIMil |
64 |
NoKY |
74 |
F |
StPet |
67 |
Hamp |
70 |
F |
Wisc |
68 |
Tenn |
48 |
F |
Buck |
59 |
LaSal |
71 |
F |
CenAR |
54 |
Marq |
106 |
F |
Toled |
66 |
Brad |
78 |
F |
(N/A) |
49 |
UAB |
82 |
F |
WIGB |
84 |
WriSt |
90 |
F |
NE |
61 |
Tows |
45 |
F |
Charl |
76 |
Drex |
65 |
F |
Maris |
54 |
Colum |
69 |
F |
E MI |
49 |
UNLV |
64 |
F |
TXSo |
81 |
AzSt |
98 |
F |
PaulQ |
62 |
SFA |
94 |
F |
Detr |
69 |
Oakl |
78 |
F |
E OR |
61 |
UtSt |
129 |
F |
(N/A) |
64 |
UTSA |
99 |
F |
Fairf |
66 |
Merrim |
54 |
F |
Longw |
65 |
GrgWas |
78 |
F |
E WA |
79 |
Web |
77 |
F |
(N/A) |
62 |
ColSt |
87 |
F |
Mobil |
47 |
USA |
76 |
F |
FIU |
62 |
Minn |
89 |
F |
Hof |
82 |
JMU |
76 |
F |
E KY |
74 |
ECU |
82 |
F |
Clev |
66 |
IL-C |
71 |
F |
(N/A) |
84 |
LIU |
125 |
F |
(N/A) |
73 |
ArkSt |
84 |
F |
CS-Ful |
77 |
UCLA |
74 |
F |
(N/A) |
65 |
UtVal |
80 |
F |
CarBi |
56 |
JSU |
120 |
F |
(N/A) |
34 |
UNCG |
106 |
F |
N CO |
65 |
PorSt |
69 |
F |
(N/A) |
52 |
ChaSo |
108 |
F |
(N/A) |
54 |
Crei |
91 |
F |
(N/A) |
68 |
Wyo |
82 |
F |
Sac |
51 |
MTSt |
66 |
F |
CSNor |
72 |
Bois |
103 |
F |
TxWes |
64 |
N TX |
102 |
F |
Niag |
57 |
Syr |
71 |
F |
UNCW |
68 |
Del |
82 |
F |
Belm |
79 |
W Ky |
62 |
F |
Seatt |
58 |
StMar |
84 |
F |
CmbTN |
46 |
Murr |
81 |
F |
Pepp |
68 |
SJSU |
83 |
F |
UCRiv |
60 |
Fres |
57 |
F |
NoAZ |
72 |
Mont |
79 |
F |
Ida |
60 |
IdaSt |
62 |
F |
ORU |
73 |
BYU |
79 |
F |
Morg |
74 |
LoyMa |
71 |
F |
(N/A) |
75 |
CBU |
92 |
F |
Pacif |
56 |
UCIrv |
69 |
F |
Purdue 97, Central Michigan 62
Dec 28, 2019, 12:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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21 |
41 |
62 |
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51 |
46 |
97 |
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Sasha Stefanovic set the tone early for a Purdue squad which had been lacking offensive firepower in recent games.
Stefanovic scored a career-high 23 points on 7-of-10 3-point shooting to help propel Purdue to a 97-62 romp over Central Michigan on Saturday.
Stefanovic, a sophomore guard, hit 8 of 13 shots and delivered five assists. He hit 6 of 7 3-pointers in the first half, including two 3s in the first three minutes.
"I tried to come out aggressive and be really confident in my shot," said Stefanovic, who was a combined 3 of 14 on 3-pointers in the previous three games.
"Trevion (Williams) was making a lot of good passes and he draws so much attention, it made it a lot easier," he said.
Purdue coach Matt Painter said it's a game-changer when Stefanovic shoots that well.
"He's had a couple games at home when he's shot that way and we've had big wins," Painter said.
Williams scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Boilermakers (8-5). Eric Hunter Jr. contributed 16 points and six assists. Matt Haarms and Isaiah Thompson each scored 11 for Purdue.
The inside tandem of Haarms (5 of 7 shots) and Williams (5 of 8) helped give Purdue a 42-28 edge in points in the paint.
It was the first time Purdue had topped 70 points since Nov. 23.
David DiLeo scored 12 points for the Chippewas (7-6). Rob Montgomery and Travon Broadway Jr. each had 10 points.
The Boilermakers shot 53% in the first half en route to a 51-21 halftime lead. Purdue sank 10 of 17 3-pointers in the opening half.
Purdue, which was shooting just under 42% entering the game, shot even better in the second half, finishing at 54%.
Central Michigan shot 38% overall and 14% on 3-point shots (3 of 22). The Chippewas committed 22 turnovers, seven more than the Boilermakers.
"I think we're a pretty good defensive team and we're able to turn people over," Haarms said. "Our success in points off turnovers is a good sign."
Purdue led by as many as 40 at 84-44.
The 7-foot-3 Haarms returned to action after missing the previous two games with a concussion. Haarms hit the floor hard with about six minutes left in a loss to Nebraska. Haarms didn't start but came in with 16:40 left in the opening half. Haarms had an immediate impact, scoring seven points in the next four minutes, delighting the crowd.
"I wouldn't say I played awesome, there's a lot of stuff I could do better at," Haarms said. "I feels good to be back. I was tired after a minute of running, but I got to run myself back into shape."
Painter said Haarms' return went smooth.
"It was a perfect game for Haarms to come back, play 11 minutes and get some confidence and hopefully he's ready to go (against Minnesota)," Painter said.
BIG PICTURE
Central Michigan: The Chippewas, who scored 134 points in a romp over Mississippi Valley State, were averaging 87.5 points entering the game. Kevin McKay, who was averaging a team-high 15.8 points, was limited to seven points.
Purdue: The Boilermakers, playing their final nonconference game, got a lift from returning home after a 20-day stint between home games, the longest stint in Coach Matt Painter's 15 seasons. With a season high in points, Purdue topped its previous high of 93. "We have to be able to string together consistent play for a two to three week period," Painter said. "We have to get more consistent shooting from our guards."
NICE EFFORT
Purdue freshman Isaiah Thompson scored 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting and grabbed three steals in 24-plus minutes.
"I like Thompson's effort," Painter said. "He came up and guarded the basketball and gave us 100% each time. He wasn't casual. It's hard for those young guys when they first start to know how hard they need to play. I thought he played a good all-around game."
UP NEXT
Central Michigan opens Mid-American Conference play at home against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Purdue plays host to Minnesota on Thursday.
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Leaders
Central Michigan | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
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D. DiLeo | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
R. Montgomery | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Purdue | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
S. Stefanovic | 23 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
E. Hunter | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Team Comparison
CenMI | Purd | |
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Points For | 62 | 97 |
Field Goals | 22/58-38% | 37/68-54% |
Three Pointers | 3/22-14% | 14/32-44% |
Free Throws | 15/19-79% | 9/11-82% |
Offensive Rebounds | 13 | 14 |
Defensive Rebounds | 18 | 23 |
Rebounds | 35 | 38 |
Blocks | 4 | 4 |
Steals | 6 | 11 |
Turnovers | 22 | 15 |
Personal Fouls | 15 | 19 |
Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2019-20 Reg Season - Purd Leads Series 1-0
Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
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Sat Dec 28 | CenMI 62 @ Purd 97 | D. DiLeo 12 | S. Stefanovic 23 |
Game Information
Stadium: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana |
Attendance: 14,804 |
Game Time: |