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Purdue hoops survives OT scare with Nebraska thanks to Fletcher Loyer
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Take a breath Purdue fans, it’s over. Purdue basketball survived a close game against Nebraska in Lincoln on Saturday.
The Huskers took the Boilermakers to overtime, but couldn’t finish the job as Purdue escaped with a 65-62 victory.
Nebraska knew who Purdue’s main scorer was and prioritized shutting him down. Zach Edey finished the game with 11 points despite still having 17 rebounds.
While Edey had a low scoring night for his standards someone else needed to step up. That’s where Fletcher Loyer came in.
Loyer delivered a great performance, ending the game with 22 points and 3 rebounds. With under six minutes to go in the second half Loyer took matters into his own hands and dribbled around the Husker defenders for a slam dunk.
He’S jUsT a ShOoTeR‼️@FletcherLoyer x @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/Ox6SceIjkZ
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 10, 2022
In the final seconds of regulation Loyer was left wide open and couldn’t get a corner three shot to fall which forced overtime.
5️⃣ free minutes on @BigTenNetwork.
No. 4 @BoilerBall and @HuskerHoops are headed to OT. pic.twitter.com/Wk6BUwZGOj
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 10, 2022
Purdue eventually took control of the game in overtime and used the extreme height of Edey to contest a last-second three from Nebraska before Braden Smith sealed the win with a steal.
Here’s how No. 4 @BoilerBall held on for the OT win: pic.twitter.com/IRS0UXNtw8
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 10, 2022
The Boilermakers remain undefeated with the win and move to 10-0. Purdue will have a chance to cool off with a non-conference matchup with Davidson next on Dec. 17.
That game tips off at 6:15 p.m. ET on BTN.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.