Cox Leads Purdue Past Northwestern After Slow Start

Purdue men's basketball avoided a third straight loss despite a sluggish first half against Northwestern. Cox hit several crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes, including a corner shot with 48 seconds left that gave the Boilermakers a 68-66 lead.

Trey Kaufman-Renn added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Purdue, while the team committed eight turnovers in the first half that helped Northwestern build an early lead. Purdue's defense tightened in the second half, allowing them to secure the road victory at Welsh-Ryan Arena.