LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Despite outshooting No. 15 Gonzaga, Purdue fell 78-72 in its opener at T-Mobile Arena on Monday night. This is just the second season-opening loss for Purdue in the Matt Painter era.
Gonzaga moves to 1-0 on the season after a 1-1 exhibition slate where they fell to No. 12 Arkansas (L, 76-72) and defeated Lewis-Clark State (W, 91-59).
The Boilers shot 47 percent from the field to the Bulldogs’ 43 percent, but were outrebounded 34-31. Both teams recorded 10 turnovers on the night.
Daniel Jacobsen led Purdue with 22 points, going 9-of-11 from the field, just two shy of his career high from a season ago. The junior also added seven rebounds and a block. C.J. Cox and Antione West Jr. joined him in double digits, recording 11 points (4-of-11 FGs) three rebounds, and two assists and 10 points with a rebound and an assist (3-of-5 FGs), respectively. Nine Boilers made their way on the scorecard in the opener.
Davis Fogle led the way for Gonzaga recording 22 points while going 9-for-10 from the free throw line.
Purdue is back at it again on Friday with their home-opener taking on Valparaiso in Mackey Arena at 6:30 p.m. est.