Northwestern
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#1 Purdue
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Cardiac 'Cats Upset Purdue for First Win Over No. 1 in School History
2/12/2023 3:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern knocked off No. 1 Purdue at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday to secure its first win against an AP No. 1 team in program history in 20 tries.
The Wildcats (18-7, 9-5) were led by 26 points (9-of-20 FG, 7-of-9 FT) from Boo Buie, while Chase Audige added 15 points and two steals.
Chicago's Big Ten Team once again dominated on the defensive end, holding Purdue to just 58 points, tied for the Boilermakers's lowest scoring output this season. Northwestern forced 16 Purdue turnovers while committing just nine themselves, turning those takeaways into 22 points on the other end of the floor. The 'Cats tallied 11 steals, led by three from Ty Berry and Boo Buie, with Chase Audige adding two steals.
DOWN GOES NO. 1 ??
— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) February 12, 2023
For the first time in program history, Northwestern takes down the nation's No. 1 team ?? pic.twitter.com/z6DEoJ933E
How It Happened
After falling behind 26-16, Northwestern went on a 5-0 run with 8:55 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Nick Martinelli, to narrow its deficit to 26-21. Purdue answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Wildcats down 37-30 entering halftime.
The Wildcats trailed by eight with under four minutes remaining before exploding to close the game on a 17-3 run. Chase Audige led the late charge, scoring 10 points in the final 3:33 of the game to seal the game for the 'Cats. Audige hit two massive threes before Berry and Buie buried the Boilermakers from the free-throw line. The 'Cats held Purdue to 21 points in the second half, their lowest output in a half this season.
Game Notes
» The victory marked Northwestern's first ever victory over a No. 1 team in 20 tries.» The Wildcats are now 3-1 against ranked opponents this season.
» The 'Cats three wins against ranked opponents is their most in a season since 2016-17.
» The Wildcats scored 22 points off turnovers compared to 11 by Purdue.
» Northwestern outscored Purdue 34-21 in the second half.
» The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run over 2:35 late in the second half to take a four-point lead.
» Northwestern closed the game on a 17-3 run over the final 3:33.
» Boo Buie scored a game-high 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting.
» Buie scored a team-high 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting in the first half.
» Buie's 26 points is a career-high against Purdue.
» Buie hit two free throws with 12 seconds remaining to seal the game.
» Buie is the first Big Ten player with 25+ points, 3+ assists, 3+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game since Keegan Murray did so against Western Illinois on 12/29/21.
» He is the first Big Ten player to do so in a conference game since at least the 2010-11 season.
» Chase Audige posted a statline of 15 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
» Audige scored 10 points in the final 3:33 of the game.
HISTORY
— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) February 12, 2023
As called by the great @DaveEanet & Billy McKinney on @WGNRadio.
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The Wildcats continue their three-game homestand when they host No. 18 Indiana Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT on BTN and WGN Radio at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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