CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Purdue fell behind 11-0 and could never find its offense in a 63-37 loss at Illinois on Sunday night at the State Farm Center.
The loss dropped Purdue to 9-6 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten Conference, while Illinois improved to 10-5 and 2-2.
The Boilermakers shot just 15 of 60 (.250) from the field, including 3 of 17 (.176) from 3-point range. Purdue was 7 of 34 (.206) in the second half.
Purdue trailed 11-0 out of the gates and was behind 32-19 at halftime. The Boilermakers cut the lead to 41-32 with just over 12 minutes left, but made just two of their last 20 shots as Illinois outscored Purdue 22-5 the remainder of the game.
Sasha Stefanovic led Purdue with eight points.
The Boilermakers will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to face the Wolverines on Thursday.
Purdue Sputters in Loss at Illinois
The Boilermakers will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to face the Wolverines on Thursday.