Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney
Purdue's Mason Gillis (0) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Rutgers at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Erin Hooley]
CHICAGO (AP) — Mason Gillis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and No. 5 Purdue held off Rutgers for a rugged 70-65 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. With Zach Edey drawing his usual attention inside, the top-seeded Boilermakers got a big lift from Gillis and reserve guard David Jenkins Jr. Gillis grabbed nine rebounds, and Jenkins had a season-high 12 points. The 7-foot-4 Edey finished with 16 points and 11 boards. The Big Ten Player of the Year averaged 21.9 points and 12.8 rebounds during the regular season.
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Purdue's Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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Purdue's Zach Edey (15) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Rutgers at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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A shot by Purdue's Ethan Morton (25) is blocked by Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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