Valparaiso buzzer beater stuns Purdue basketball in Mackey Arena thriller
A first half flurry gave Purdue basketball a double-digit halftime lead. The Beacons stormed back and won on Justus McNair's buzzer beater.
WEST LAFAYETTE - The buzz of Purdue basketball's performance against Valparaiso was short-lived. Following a promising opening game against a top-15 opponent in Las Vegas, the Boilermakers suffered a hard-fought 83-80 loss in overtime at Mackey Arena. Their home defeat left them winless, with a $90,000 financial penalty to pay Valparaiso for the trip.
Early momentum shifted after Daniel Jacobsen's opening basket, but Purdue's defense kept Valparaiso at bay for the first eight minutes. However, the Beacons overcame a 2-0 deficit without scoring for the next 8:22. The Boilers' offense responded with a 15-2 run, with Daniel Jacobsen and Gicarri Harris contributing 11 points.
The Beacons tied the game at 80-80 with 5:37 left in the second overtime after Rakim Chaney's buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Chaney, who finished with 35 points, made 14 of 22 shots, along with 8 rebounds and 6 assists. His performance earned him the MVP title.
Gicarri Harris provided crucial support in the first overtime, scoring 11 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. CJ Cox, despite limited shot attempts, contributed 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. Daniel Jacobsen continued his strong play with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists.
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