Edey stands tall as No. 4 Boilermakers rout Hofstra 85-66
Hofstra forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) is stopped by Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) and center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Conroy]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had a double-double in the first half and finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds to help No. 4 Purdue rout Hofstra 85-66. He’s now scored at least 20 points in eight consecutive games, the longest streak in coach Matt Painter’s 18-year tenure. Purdue is 9-0. Hofstra played without leading scorer Aaron Estrada. He missed the game with an ankle injury. Amar’e Marshall scored a season-high 24 points, including half of the Pride’s 34-point first half.
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Hofstra guard Jaquan Carlos (11) and forward Warren Williams (0) try to trap Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Hofstra guard Amar'e Marshall (24) shoots between Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) comes form behind Hofstra guard Jaquan Carlos (11) to knock the ball loose during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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