"The USC men's basketball team had its opponent on the ropes midway through the first half, but was unable to deliver the knockout blow Saturday afternoon at Galen Center. Showing why it is one of the best teams in the country, No. 5 Purdue battled back to take the lead by halftime and made enough plays in the final minutes to win 69-64 and remain perfect in Big Ten play."
"(Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times) Chad Baker-Mazara scored 15 points and Jacob Cofie added 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Trojans (14-4, 3-4), who led by three points with under three and half minutes left. Braden Smith had 22 points for the Boilermakers (17-1, 7-0), including a steal and layup that gave Purdue a 65-62 lead with 23 seconds remaining."
USC seized control midway through the first half but failed to finish the game at Galen Center. No. 5 Purdue rallied to take the lead by halftime and executed late plays to secure a 69-64 victory. Chad Baker-Mazara scored 15 points and Jacob Cofie contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds for USC, which still led by three with under three and a half minutes remaining. Braden Smith scored 22 points for Purdue and delivered a crucial steal and layup that produced a 65-62 lead with 23 seconds left. Purdue preserved its unbeaten Big Ten record.
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