USATSI Purdue pulled off the upset over No. 15 Ohio State on Tuesday night, securing in the process its fourth consecutive win in dramatic fashion after freshman Jaden Ivey came to the rescue in crunch time. With the game tied, Ivey drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the key with 5 seconds remaining and the Boilermakers escaped with a 67-65 win. Ivey’s shot left Ohio State enough time to scramble for a shot on the other end to potentially force overtime, but Purdue smartly fouled on the other end before it had an opportunity to do so. By fouling, it forced the Buckeyes to the free-throw line where they could only inch to within a single point with two makes and hope for a quick turnover and score, or to miss the second free throw and hope for a rebound and quick score. Neither happened. It was a…
Continue Reading: WATCH: Purdue freshman Jaden Ivey hits game-winning 3-pointer in Boilermakers' upset of No. 15 Ohio State
