Purdue Triumphs Over Alabama 92-86, Edey Scores Season-High 35 Points
In a game marked by standout performances, Purdue's Zach Edey and Braden Smith shine while Alabama's Mark Sears delivers a season-high score.
- Purdue's Zach Edey matched his season high with 35 points in his hometown of Toronto, leading Purdue to a 92-86 victory over Alabama.
- Braden Smith contributed a season-high 27 points and eight assists for Purdue, which has won 32 straight nonconference regular-season games.
- Mark Sears scored a season-high 35 points for Alabama, going 8 for 16 from 3-point range, but Alabama lost for the third time in six games.
- Purdue took its first lead of the game, 62-60, on a 3-pointer by Mason Gillis with 11:24 left in the second half.
- Alabama led 49-47 at the intermission, with Sears connecting on four of six attempts from long range in the first half.