Halftime: Purdue fights back to tie USC

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Purdue was down as many as 10 points, but went on a run of their own to head into halftime tied with USC, 35-35.

Purdue went over four minutes without scoring and over five points without a field goal in the first half, allowing USC to go on 14-1 run. However, the Boilermakers countered quickly with a 10-1 run of their own in less than three minutes.

Camden Heide ended the initial run for the Boilers with a corner three, and make a second corner three from the same spot to help Purdue get back to an even score at halftime.

Turnovers were an issue for Purdue, as they picked up nine in the first 20 minutes.

First half stats

Purdue

Team stats: 14-24 FG (58.3%), 5-10 3FG

Trey Kaufman-Renn: 12 points, 6-8 FG

Braden Smith: 3 points, 6 assists

USC

Team stats: 14-30 FG (46.7%), 3-12 3FG

Wesley Yates III: 8 points, 3 rebounds