The Purdue Boilermakers have done it again! On Wednesday, December 4th, the No. 2 ranked Purdue Boilermakers defeated the No. 4 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles to win the Maui Invitational title. The Boilermakers were led by Trevion Williams’ 28 points and 15 rebounds, while Eric Hunter Jr. added 18 points and Sasha Stefanovic chipped in with 12 points.
The Boilermakers started off strong, taking an early lead in the first half and never looking back. They were able to maintain their lead throughout the game, despite a late push by the Golden Eagles. The Boilermakers shot an impressive 51.9% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, while Marquette shot just 40.7% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range.
The Boilermakers were able to out-rebound the Golden Eagles by a margin of 41-30, which was a key factor in their victory. Trevion Williams was a force on the boards, grabbing 15 rebounds and helping Purdue dominate the glass. He also scored 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. Eric Hunter Jr. also had a great game, scoring 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range.
The Maui Invitational title is the first for Purdue since 2011, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication. The Boilermakers have been one of the top teams in college basketball this season, and this win is a great way to cap off a successful season so far. Trevion Williams was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for his performance, and he is sure to be a key player for Purdue going forward.
The Boilermakers will look to continue their success as they enter Big Ten play next week. With Trevion Williams leading the way, Purdue looks poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season.
