CHICAGO (Interstat) — Purdue built a large first-half lead and withstood a second-half push from UCLA to earn a 73-66 men’s basketball victory Saturday at United Center.

The Boilermakers led 34-27 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half as both teams scored 39 points after the break. The nonconference game, organized by the Big Ten, drew a crowd of 17,923.

The win improved Purdue’s overall record to 26-8, while UCLA fell to 23-11. The Boilermakers avenged a two-point home loss to the Bruins from Jan. 20.