Akron 79, at Purdue 97

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a commanding offensive display, the Purdue Boilermakers remained undefeated Sunday by overpowering the Akron Zips 97 to 79 in a non-conference men’s basketball game at a sold-out Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers improved to 4-0, while the Zips suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 3-1. Purdue seized control of the game from the opening tip, building a substantial 52-39 lead by halftime and never allowing Akron to mount a serious comeback threat in the second half. The offensive engine for the Boilermakers was a dominant inside presence, outscoring the Zips 46 to… Read more...