MINNEAPOLIS — Purdue was considered the heavy favorite to win the Big Ten title entering the 2021-22 college basketball season — and nothing in the first half Wednesday against Minnesota proved otherwise.
The No. 4 Boilermakers, who had the most efficient offense in the country, took a 15-point lead into halftime while shooting 60% from the field.
First-year Gophers coach Ben Johnson seemingly had no answer for the inside-outside tandem of 7-4 Zach Edey and explosive guard Jaden Ivey, who combined for 27 points in the first half.
