In a closely watched March Madness 2024 game, Purdue led Grambling State throughout, with the score at various intervals showing Purdue's dominance. Early in the game, Purdue was ahead 12-8 with 14:39 left in the first half and maintained their lead with scores like 29-19 with 7:38 left and 31-25 with 3:47 left as the first half progressed. By halftime, Purdue had a more comfortable lead at 36-27. Into the second half, Purdue continued to extend their lead with scores of 48-33 with 15:40 left and 54-33 with 11:45 left at the under-16 and under-12 media timeouts, respectively. Purdue's Zach Edey contributed significantly with 14 points and nine rebounds with 8:12 left in the first half. Despite a few rushed plays by Purdue, which allowed Grambling State to keep the game within reach, Purdue managed to secure a decisive victory with a final score of 78-50. This win was notable for bettors as Purdue, covering a -27 point spread, only managed to secure this cover in the last moments of the game, for a total of 1 min, 20 seconds, a detail that highlighted the unpredictable nature of March Madness betting.
Brutal beat for No. 16 Grambling State (+27) backers, as No. 1 Purdue hits a late 3 to cover. Boilermakers were covering spread for 1 min, 20 seconds total. Final score: Purdue 78, Grambling State 50 #MarchMadness2024
Under-12 media timeout second half. Purdue leads Grambling State 54-33, 11:45 left.
Under-16 media timeout second half. Purdue leads Grambling State 48-33, 15:40 left.
HALFTIME: Purdue leads Grambling State 36-27. Got a little tight late in the half, and the Boilermakers didn't help themselves missing the front end of three 1-and-1s. Still in control into the break.
Last media timeout first half. Purdue leads Grambling State 31-25, 3:47 left. Boilermakers playing a little rushed at both ends, leading to just enough mistakes to keep the door cracked open.
Late first half: Purdue 31, Grambling 25.
Under-8 media timeout first half. Purdue leads Grambling State 29-19, 7:38 left.
Purdue's Zach Edey has 14 points and nine rebounds. There's 8:12 left in the first half. Purdue leads Grambling 26-17.
Under-16 media timeout first half. Purdue leads Grambling 12-8, 14:39 left.