Purdue basketball pulls away from Purdue Fort Wayne in second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Purdue basketball surged in the second half to claim a 93-62 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on October 23, 2026, at Memorial Coliseum. After a tied score midway through the first half, the Boilermakers outscored the Mastodons 23-12 in the last minutes before halftime. CJ Cox was a standout, contributing 13 points and shooting efficiently, along with notable performances from Antione West and Omer Mayer. Purdue showcased their scoring depth and shooting accuracy, particularly from beyond the arc, where they converted 13 of 33 attempts.
- •Purdue outscored Fort Wayne 51-31 in the second half.
- •CJ Cox led the team with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting.
- •Antione West contributed 16 points, hitting numerous key 3-pointers.
- •Omer Mayer added 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
- •The Boilermakers shot 58.1% from the field overall.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue basketball's second half surge carries Boilers past Purdue Fort Wayne
"More than midway through the first half, Purdue found itself in a tie game. From there, the Boilermakers stormed away at Memorial Coliseum.
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