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Game recap: Zach Edey scores 35 in Purdue basketball's 92-86 win over Alabama in Toronto

evan frank, indianapolis star
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It didn't take long for Purdue to bounce back after a 92-88 overtime loss to Northwestern on Dec. 1.

This past Monday, the Boilermakers defeated Iowa 87-68. Today, No. 4 Purdue (8-1) takes on Alabama (6-2) in Toronto in the Hall of Fame Series.

Sam King will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.

Final: Purdue 92, Alabama 86

The Boilermakers had an impressive comeback in the second half to clinch a hard-fought win over Alabama. Zach Edey had 35 points and 8 rebounds. Braden Smith put up 27 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

Purdue shot 48% from the field. Meanwhile, Alabama made 19 of 45 3 attempts (42%).

:23 left 2H: Purdue holds slim lead

This has come down to the last few seconds. Mark Sears has 35 points for Alabama while Zach Edey has 35 as well.

Purdue 89, Alabama 86

3:43 left 2H: Alabama keeps pace with Purdue

Neither team is backing down. Purdue had a 9-point lead with 8 minutes to go, but Alabama hasn't gone away. The Tide have made 18 3s (43%). Zach Edey has 30 points and 8 rebounds.

Purdue 79, Alabama 76

7:48 left 2H: Purdue flips the script, takes the lead against Alabama

The last few minutes have been all Purdue. Zach Edey has 24 points while Braden Smith has 20.

Purdue 73, Alabama 66

11:48 left 2H: Here comes Purdue

Purdue hasn't gone away. After scoring beginning the half 9-2, Alabama has been outscored 12-11. The Tide are at 20 fouls for the game.

Alabama 60, Purdue 59

15:54 left 2H: Alabama stays hot

Alabama's Mark Sears made a 3-pointer to give the Tide a 9-point lead. Sears leads all scorers with 20 points.

Alabama 58, Purdue 49

17:31 left 2H: Purdue stars slow to begin new half

Purdue has committed two turnovers and also has had a missed jumper to begin the second half. Alabama on the other hand has scored 6 straight points.

Alabama 55, Purdue 47

Halftime: Alabama 49, Purdue 47

That was an exciting first half. Alabama came out firing and has made 13 of 25 shot attempts from beyond the arc. Purdue, however, is getting its points closer to the basket. The Boilermakers made 15 of 27 shot attempts from the floor (56%).

Zach Edey has just 2 rebounds, but his 16 points are the most a player has scored in the game so far. Braden Smith put up 8 points and 3 assists.

3:59 left 1H: Purdue closes the gap

Purdue cut it to 31-29 at one point, but Alabama distanced itself a tad since then. Zach Edey leads Purdue with 11 points. Braden Smith has 6 points.

Alabama 37, Purdue 32

7:57 left 1H: Alabama stays hot from beyond the arc

Alabama has made 8 of 13 3-point shot attempts (57%). However, Purdue isn't going away. Braden Smith hit a 3 before the break to keep the Boilermakers within 8.

Alabama 31, Purdue 23

11:55 left 1H: Alabama leads Purdue by 8 points

Alabama started to miss some shots but still has converted 58% of its attempts from the floor and 60% from 3.

Alabama 22, Purdue 14

15:46 left 1H: Alabama comes out strong against Purdue

Alabama has made all five of its shot attempts (four 3s). Purdue on the other hand has made 40% of its shot attempts so far.

Alabama 16, Purdue 9

Purdue vs. Alabama basketball start time

1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Toronto.

What channel is Purdue basketball vs. Alabama on?

TV: Fox

Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis)

Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 196 and 958, Varsity Network, Fubo, Sling

Purdue basketball schedule

Day, date

location, opponent

time, TV/result

Oct. 28, Saturday

at Arkansas (exhibition)

L, 81-77, OT

Nov. 1, Wednesday

vs. Grace (exhibition)

W, 98-51

Nov. 6, Monday

vs. Samford

W, 98-46

Nov. 10, Friday

vs. Morehead State

W, 87-57

Nov. 13, Monday

vs. Xavier

W, 83-71

Nov. 20, Monday

vs. Gonzaga in Hawaii

W, 73-63

Nov. 21, Tuesday

vs. Tennessee in Hawaii

W, 71-67

Nov. 22, Wednesday

vs. Marquette in Hawaii

W, 78-75

Nov. 28, Tuesday

vs. Texas Southern

W, 99-67

Dec. 1, Friday

at Northwestern

L, 92-88, OT

Dec. 4, Monday

vs. Iowa

W, 87-68

Dec. 9, Saturday

vs. Alabama in Toronto

1:30 p.m., Fox

Dec. 16, Saturday

vs. Arizona in Indianapolis

4:30 p.m., Peacock

Dec. 21, Thursday

vs. Jacksonville

6:30 p.m., BTN

Dec. 29, Friday

vs. Eastern Kentucky

5 or 7 p.m., BTN

Jan. 2, Tuesday

at Maryland

7 p.m., Peacock

Jan. 5, Friday

vs. Illinois

8:30 p.m., FS1

Jan. 9, Tuesday

at Nebraska

9 p.m., Peacock

Jan. 13, Saturday

vs. Penn State

2:15 p.m., BTN

Jan. 16, Tuesday

at Indiana

7 p.m., Peacock

Jan. 20, Saturday

at Iowa

2 p.m., FS1

Jan. 23, Tuesday

vs. Michigan

9 p.m., Peacock

Jan. 28, Sunday

at Rutgers

1 p.m., Fox

Jan. 31, Wednesday

vs. Northwestern

6:30 p.m., BTN

Feb. 4, Sunday

at Wisconsin

1 p.m., CBS

Feb. 10, Saturday

vs. Indiana

8 p.m., Fox

Feb. 15, Thursday

vs. Minnesota

8:30 p.m., BTN

Feb. 18, Sunday

at Ohio State

1 p.m., CBS

Feb. 22, Thursday

vs. Rutgers

7 p.m., FS1

Feb. 25, Sunday

at Michigan

2 p.m., CBS

March 2, Saturday

vs. Michigan State

8 p.m., Fox

March 5, Tuesday

at Illinois

7 p.m., Peacock

March 10, Sunday,

vs. Wisconsin,

12:30 p.m., Fox

March 13-17

Big Ten tournament in Minneapolis

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