Purdue's Zach Edey led the team to victory against Tennessee with an impressive performance, scoring 40 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The game was a close battle, with Purdue securing a 72-66 win to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 1980. Dalton Knecht stood out for Tennessee with 37 points. Edey's dominance was highlighted by his defensive impact, holding Tennessee to 7 made half-court 2s and showcasing his mobility and shot-contesting skills with a 7'10 wingspan.
Zach Edey's career day powers Purdue past Tennessee, into Final Four https://t.co/iv5xbc67tO https://t.co/8m0eNDZTZJ
Zach Edey, Purdue outlast Tennessee to reach long-sought Final Four https://t.co/fP3ZkabBvq
Purdue's return to Final Four brings tears of joy from those closest to program. https://t.co/h9nPWcxVi6
Boilermakers big man Zach Edey went for a career high 40 points Sunday to muscle Purdue within two wins of the title for the first time since 1980 with a 72-66 victory over Dalton Knecht and his never-say-quit Tennessee teammates. https://t.co/NRRBj0I2fB
Matt Painter and @RobbieHummel shared an emotional moment after today's Elite Eight win. The @BoilerBall coach talks about what making the Final Four means to his former players, in particular Hummel and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴. ⤵️ https://t.co/siP9NHpmsC
Toronto native Edey scores 40 as Purdue, NC State move on to Final Four https://t.co/pJQ1yjrhqW https://t.co/BcgOfvQqdY
Zach Edey's 40 points will draw headlines, but his defensive impact was most notable from an NBA standpoint. Helped hold Tennessee to 7 made half-court 2s, stepping outside the paint with impressive mobility and showing excellent timing contesting shots with his 7'10 wingspan. https://t.co/AHayaBzvQC
NEW on https://t.co/jM0EBtdhaP: Zach Edey puts the Boilers on his broad shoulders and leads Purdue to its first Final Four in 44 years. After all those years of frustration and heartache, the Boilers have a shot at the national championship. https://t.co/9hpQcmxgfc
Zach Edey refused to lose, carried Purdue to the Final Four https://t.co/avoYbfwuCy
Zach Edey!!!! https://t.co/fodxeCy1gI
Purdue ends its Final Four drought, bringing tears to the eyes of Matt Painter, Gene Keady and Robbie Hummel. And Mason Gillis, Julia Edey and Gov. Holcomb. And more. But Robbie Hummel ... oh my am I happy for him. https://t.co/G0Q2zcNOhu
Purdue's going back to the Final Four, and everyone's crying. https://t.co/G0Q2zcNOhu
Toronto's Zach Edey leads Purdue to 1st Final 4 since 1980 with career-high 40 points vs. Tennessee https://t.co/DqmNpBFKDA
Zach Edey is 1st player with 120+ points, 65+ rebounds in an NCAA Tournament since Larry Bird had 136 and 67 for Indiana State in 1979.
Zach Edey is 7th player w/ 40+ pts, 15+ rebs in tournament. Others: Bo Kimble 1990 R1 vs New Mexico St Elvin Hayes 1968 R1 vs Loyola Chicago Bill Bradley 1965 3rd place vs Wichita St Jim Barnes 1964 R1 vs Texas A&M Bradley 1963 R1 vs St. Joe's Jack Egan 1961 3rd place vs Utah https://t.co/Yl3nd8Ifeq
ZACH EDEY CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY🔥 Players to score 40 Points and Advance to Final 4⬇️ Purdue’s Zach Edey TODAY Georgia Tech’s Dennis Scott in 1990 Princeton’s Bill Bradley in 1965 Cincy’s Oscar Robertson in 1960 Indiana’s Don Schlundt in 1953 Kansas’ Clyde Lovellette in… https://t.co/Hn1JIrfdu3
Zach Edey had himself a game en route to helping @BoilerBall clinch their spot in the Final Four. 🏜️ https://t.co/B60WQakeKb
'We're Fucking Winners' - Purdue's Final Four Demons Are Gone, Zach Edey Cemented Himself As A College Hoops Legend https://t.co/LCUDBKNL41 https://t.co/8tCSVT5i6S
Purdue beats Tennessee, going to first Final Four since 1980!!!!!!!!!!! #columncoming #!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wait is over. Purdue defeats Tennessee for its first trip to Final Four since 1980 https://t.co/FaGHur5k31 via @USATODAY
Purdue powers past Tennessee to advance to first Final Four since 1980; initial story with more to come. https://t.co/bm6F36mxBz
Purdue clinches Final Four berth after thrilling win over Tennessee that was a brutal battle from the start. Zach Edey was the difference maker, and the center of attention from an officiating standpoint, while Vols went cold too many times. Read: https://t.co/w0V59tJEnb https://t.co/z6gFx776Rw
Zach Edey didn't even need the ladder 🤣 #MarchMadness @BoilerBall https://t.co/YxcfmVOvxa
The wait is over. Purdue defeats Tennessee for its first trip to Final Four since 1980 https://t.co/76v4Kq8QS0
Purdue in the Final 4! https://t.co/95BY8lr9W4
Robbie Hummel is brought to tears calling @BoilerBall's win to the Final Four on the radio ❤️ @RobbieHummel https://t.co/lx0gCwrqgX
Purdue's Zach Edey doesn't need a ladder to cut down a piece of the net 😂 (via @GreggDoyelStar) https://t.co/yeLZDIZstU
40 PTS 16 REB 1 CLUTCH BLOCK Zach Edey was ELITE today for @BoilerBall https://t.co/ty91g2sHEN
Zach Edey is first player with 40+ points, 15+ rebounds in tournament game since Bo Kimble in 1990 first round vs New Mexico St
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Zach Edey is the first player with 40 points, 15 rebounds and 60% field-goal shooting in an NCAA tournament game since Houston's Elvin Hayes against Loyola Chicago in the 1968 First Round. Just an all-time great performance.
3rd Final Four for @BoilerBall 1st since 1980.
PURDUE REACHES ITS FIRST FINAL FOUR SINCE 1980! 🚂 🎥 @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/2FpVYqYD6B
Zach Edey just played the most dominant #NCAATournament game since...? Classic game. Epic performance: 40 points, 16 rebounds and a clutch block. Purdue beats Tennessee for first #FinalFour trip in 44 years. So happy for all Boilermaker fans, friends and family members. #BoilerUp
Absolutely thrilled for Matt Painter for finally getting the Final Four monkey off #Purdue’s back. Runs a great program, does it the right way and is one of the true good guys in college sports.
The most combined points + rebounds total in the NCAA tournament is Elvin Hayes with 167 points and 97 rebounds in 1968. Five games! Purdue's Zach Edey is at 130 points and 65 rebounds heading into the Final Four.
Purdue is headed to the FINAL FOUR!!! https://t.co/arDUrZBYKa
Zach Edey's historic season continues 👏 https://t.co/g1xp2LQCYY
Happy for Matt Painter and Purdue. Been really good for a really long time and finally found a way to break through. First Final Four since 1980. Special stuff. https://t.co/M9tI3iCjVv
ZACH EDEY WENT OFF! 💥 💪 @zach_edey x @BoilerBall https://t.co/Ism3cBKO7a
PURDUE ADVANCES TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1980! 🏀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/CtT6206WbI
Purdue’s Zach Edey is the 4th player with 40 points and 15 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game over the last 60 seasons, along with Bo Kimble in 1990, Elvin Hayes in 1968, and Bill Bradley in 1965.
PURDUE TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1980 https://t.co/6HBg1021JI
Zach Edey and Purdue into the Final Four, and what a fitting performance for the soon-to-be Wooden Award winner. 40 points. Critical block on Dalton Knecht in the final minutes. Turning Tennessee’s bigs into three piles of rubble. Next up? The winner of Duke and NC State.
THE BOILERMAKERS ARE BACK IN THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 44 YEARS 😱 #MarchMadness @BoilerBall https://t.co/vfoXAXDCf0
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1980, @BoilerBall ARE GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR https://t.co/CsijOa93sS
Projected lottery pick Zach Edey silences the doubters with one of the all time best performances in NCAA tournament history. 40 points (13/21 FG, 14/22 FT), 16 rebounds and outstanding defense helping Purdue advance to the Final Four. https://t.co/RqnmG07TIR
40 & 16 for Zach Edey😳 He is the 3rd player in the last 30 Tournaments to record 20 & 10 rebounds in 4 straight Tournament games.
40-BALL EDEY AND PURDUE IS FINAL FOUR BOUND. 😤 https://t.co/dvxNsvwWxu
Free throw attempts in Purdue vs. Tennessee 👀 Purdue: 33 Zach Edey: 22 Tennessee: 11 https://t.co/ngM2SvJOLG
The third ticket has been punched. Purdue beats Tennessee behind Big Boy game from Zach Edey. First appearance in FF for Boilers since 1980.
Zach Edey went OFF today: 40 POINTS 16 REBOUNDS 13/21 FG 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/0ECl0NPeJ1
Purdue is going back to the Final Four for the first time since a talented 7-footer Joe Barry Carroll took them to the promised land back in 1980. Happy for Matt Painter, one of the Good Guys in the game, and it’s always fun to see a redemption story in March https://t.co/4MU4CgsYEx
Zach Edey today: 40 points 16 rebounds 13/21 FGM 14/22 FTM https://t.co/0CWnIye87D
First Purdue Final Four since 1980! What a moment!
• Zach Edey: 40 points, 16 boards, game-clinching blocked shot • Dalton Knecht: 37 points, six 3-pointers The first game in NCAA Tournament history in which both teams had a single player score at least half its points, per @ESPNStatsInfo. What a show.
They Purdid it. Purdue’s headed to the Final Four for the first time in damn near half a century. Edey’s a DAWG
Zach Edey with THE block to send Purdue to its first Final Four in nearly half-a-century. An all-time NCAA tournament performance by the big man. A 40-point show punctuating the greatest March Madness run by a Canadian ever. And it's not even close. #OurGame
Been watching this March Madness thing for a long, long time. Zach Edey just had one of the most dominant performances I’ve ever seen. Happy for my Purdue friends. Final Four trip has been a long time coming.
Happy for Matt Painter. Loved how Edey immediately ran to him to give a big hug. Purdue's first Final Four since 1980.
(1) Purdue defeats (2) Tennessee and is Final Four bound! Their first Final Four appearance since 1980. https://t.co/j25VFuPXAv
They did it, they did it!!!! For the 1st time since 1980, Purdue is going to the Final Four. So happy for Matt Painter, for @pj_thompson11, for the fans, for the best SID @Chris_Forman12 and mostly so happy coach Gene Keady is along for the ride. Boiler 🆙 https://t.co/Gp9HVwucQk
FINAL: Purdue 72, Tennessee 66 ... Great effort for Vols. Tough finish to a great season. Zach Edey had 40 points. Dalton Knecht had 37.
Zach Edey finishes with a career-high 40 points and 16 boards. Played all but 33 seconds. Has a huge block to seal Purdue’s first Final 4 appearance since 1980. But yeah, sure - he is overrated. C’mon, people.
MATT PAINTER REACHES HIS FIRST FINAL FOUR AT PURDUE 👏 It's the first Final Four for Purdue since 1980. https://t.co/OiMxwdEn72
Final Four bound: #Purdue takes down Tennesee 72-66. First Final Four appearance since 1980
Zach Edey and Purdue to all the haters after punching a ticket to the Final Four. https://t.co/ffDjqD4vVd
Purdue defeats Tennessee and advances to the men's Final Four for the first time since 1980 ‼️ Zach Edey in the win: ◽️ 40 points ◽️ 16 rebounds https://t.co/lDx0FPB9Bh
Zach Edey today: 40 Points 16 Rebounds 13/21 FGM 14/22 FTM 🔥 https://t.co/pYA4EjPSdx
One year after losing to a No. 16 seed in this same tournament, Purdue is headed to the Final Four. It's the first Final Four for head coach Matt Painter, who has long been one of the best in the sport. A coach's coach. What. A. Moment.
(1) PURDUE WINS IN A THRILLER 🔥 The Boilermakers outlast (2) Tennessee 72-66 to advance to the #MFinalFour! #MarchMadness https://t.co/4ni6Mb0qZ9
Purdue breaks through and finally returns to the Final Four. Boilers take down Tennessee, 72-66. Edey finishes with 40 points and 16 boards. He hits 14 of 22 FTs; Tenn just 7 of 11 at the line. Knecht with 37 for the Vols.
Purdue first Final Four since 1980 in Indy. Zach Edey 40, 16 and a monster block. https://t.co/HFos37RYA1
Will @BoilerBall be able to end the @B1GMBBall drought of not winning a @MarchMadnessMBB championship since 2000 when Tom Izzo & @MSU_Basketball won the title? Heading to the Final 4 after a tough W over @Vol_Hoops .Super PTPER Zach Edey was fantastic with 40 pts 16 rebounds .
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Zach Edey is the first player with 40 points and 15 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game since Loyola Marymount's Bo Kimble against New Mexico State in the 1990 Round of 64.
ZACH EDEY DENIES DALTON KNECHT AT THE RIM! 🏀🚫 #MarchMadness https://t.co/WieqPT4DZZ
ZACH EDEY BLOCK. 🔒 https://t.co/xyYGhyCjfg
ZACH EDEY REJECTS DALTON KNECHT AT THE RIM. WOW. #MarchMadness https://t.co/QP1fRsoNcU
Purdue 68-62 lead with 1:28 left. Edey with more made FTs (12) than attempts for Tennessee (11).
Purdue 68, #Vols 62, 1:28/2ndH. Timeout, Tennessee.
From Fox Sports Research: Zach Edey becomes the first Division-I player with 900 points and 450 rebounds in a single season since Indiana State’s Larry Bird in 1978-79.
Low-scoring game: Purdue 59-58 with 3:56 left Dalton Knecht: 31 for Tennessee Zach Edey: 32 for Purdue
Purdue 59, #Vols 58, 3:56/2ndH. Zach Edey to the FT line for two more after this media timeout on the floor. Fouls this half: Tennessee 10, Purdue 3
Purdue 59, #Vols 53, 3:56/2ndH. Zach Edey to the FT line for two more after this media timeout on the floor. Fouls this half: Tennessee 10, Purdue 3
Purdue 54, Tennessee 53, 8:45/2ndH #Vols on a 7-0 run to get back within one. Timeout, Boilers.
Players with 100+ points, 60+ rebounds before the Final Four: Zach Edey, 104 and 65 so far in 2024 Blake Griffin, 114 and 60 in 2009 Elvin Hayes, 123 and 76 in 1968
Purdue's Zach Edey has 24-and-16 with 11:39 left, and about to shoot 2 FT's. Gonna go way past 30-and-20. There were two 30-and-20 games in NCAA Tournament in the last 50 years before this year. He's gonna have two in 10 days. Purdue leads 51-46. https://t.co/SqkR2NE404
Purdue 51, #Vols 46, 11:39/2ndH. Zach Edey — who we just learned will be allowed to travel today — to the line for two after this media timeout on the floor. Awaka has four fouls, and no one else in orange can prevent him from doing whatever he wants.
Purdue 44, #Vols 40, 15:52/2ndH. Dalton Knecht to the FT line for two after this media timeout on the floor.
Zach Edey is the only player in the NCAA tournament that has had 15 PTS and 10 REB in the first half of a game. He’s done it in 3 different games 🤯 https://t.co/c5aIUp13pj
Purdue's Zach Edey has 3 games of recording at least 15 points and 10 rebounds in first halves during March Madness. All other players have 0 games 😲 https://t.co/wCqwuRB6iN
Zach Edey on track for second 30-and-20 game of the tournament. Hadn't been done by ANYONE since 1994. He might do it twice in 10 days. Has 19 points and 10 rebounds at halftime Purdue leads Tennessee 36-34
A close one at the half between (1) Purdue and (2) Tennessee 👀 Winner advances to the men’s Final Four #MarchMadness Follow along the second half live ⤵️ https://t.co/4ZGMYNhMuN https://t.co/uPLQPvM2JK
Tennessee has outscored Purdue 21-3 from the three-point line. Boilermakers have to feel good about leading after a 1-8 brickfest from the perimeter.
At halftime: 🟠 Dalton Knecht -- 18 points, 4/5 3PM ⚪️ Zach Edey -- 19 points, 10 rebounds The stars came to play in the Elite Eight 🔥 https://t.co/AGtEza0C3r
The Elite Eight in Detroit is living up to expectations. Halftime score: Purdue 36, Tennessee 34. Zach Edey has 19 points and 10 rebounds. Dalton Knecht has 18 points and four 3-pointers. Awesome stuff.
Purdue 36-34 over Tennessee after 20 minutes. Boilers 24-8 edge in the paint. Vols +18 from deep. Purdue big edge from FT line -- 9-13 vs. 3-5.
Purdue 36, Tennessee 34 at halftime. Fantastic 20 minutes. Zach Edey has been titanic: 19 points and 10 rebounds. Dalton Knecht has been electric: 18 points.
Tennessee 7-11 from deep; Purdue 1-7. Tennessee leads, 32-27, with 3:23 left in first half
#Purdue answers Tennessee's 15-2 run with six straight and going to the line. Vols 32-27, 3:23 1st 20 of 27 points in the paint
KNECHT FOUR!!! Dalton is 4-4 from three as Tennessee takes a 32-21 lead on Purdue. https://t.co/JvgCBY8t6C
DALTON KNECHT HEAT CHECK ♨️ He's got 16 points, 4-of-4 3PT for the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half of the Elite 8. https://t.co/9yW3V3qG1T
#Vols 32, Purdue 21, 5:11/1stH. Another Knecht three — he's got 16 points — and Purdue calls timeout.
Tennessee: 5-for-8 on 3's Purdue: 1-for-7 on 3's Tennessee: 8 assists, 1 turnover Purdue: 4 assists, 3 turnovers Boilers within 25-21 anyway, but Tennessee has two FT's after media timeout, 6:10 left
Purdue 1 of 7 from 3. Tennessee 5 of 8. https://t.co/4z7v3uWCC6
#Vols 25, Purdue 21, 6:10/1stH. Zakai Zeigler to the line for two after this media timeout on the floor.
Stat to watch: Purdue has opened 0-for-5 from 3-point range. Tennessee is 3-for-6.
Purdue 0 of 6 from 3-point range so far. Tennessee up 17-14 with 11:20 left in the first half. The Boilermakers have had several open looks.
#Purdue 0-5 from 3-point range. Going to need a few. Good looks Tennessee 17, Purdue 14, 11:20 1st
Purdue 10, #Vols 9, 15:41/1stH. Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn will try converting an and-1 after this media timeout on the floor. Three more fouls and Boilers will already in the bonus. They set the bait and Tennessee took it.
Players with 80+ points, 45+ rebounds before the regional final: Zach Edey, Purdue, 2024 (80 pts, 49 rebs) *-Elvin Hayes, Houston, 1968 (84 pts, 51 rebs) *-Hayes did it in 2 games
Zach Edey pounded Gonzaga inside all game pacing himself through 38 minutes to help Purdue advance to the Elite Eight. 27 points, 14 rebounds for the 7-foot-4, projected top-20 pick. Big test tomorrow with a trip to the Final Four on the line vs Tennessee. https://t.co/DUcRUN0uWg