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Valparaiso Stuns No. 24 Purdue in Double OT Upset
7 Nov
Summary
- Valparaiso upset No. 24 Purdue 83-80 in double overtime.
- Purdue begins the season 0-2 for the first time since 1976.
- Rakim Chaney led all scorers with 35 points for Valparaiso.
Valparaiso secured a dramatic 83-80 double-overtime victory against No. 24 Purdue on Friday, November 6, marking the first ranked upset of the men's college basketball season. The stunning defeat sends Purdue to an 0-2 start, a fate they have not experienced since the 1976-77 season.
The Boilermakers, under longtime coach Matt Painter, lost four starters from their Elite Eight team last season. Their current lineup, featuring a mix of returning players and transfers, struggled significantly, committing 11 turnovers and shooting a dismal 5-of-28 from beyond the arc. Despite a career-best 28 points and 10 rebounds from center Daniel Jacobsen, the team could not overcome the deficit.
Valparaiso's Rakim Chaney was the standout performer, leading all scorers with 35 points, eight rebounds, and six assists before fouling out in the second overtime. The game was close throughout, with Purdue holding a 32-20 halftime lead before Valparaiso rallied in the second half. This loss is Purdue's first to a Big Ten opponent since 2004.
