Purdue Exhibition Takeaways

Boilermakers Win Against Grand Valley State

Purdue started the season with an 80-58 exhibition victory over Grand Valley State on Saturday afternoon at Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers were led by Caleb Swanigan, who had 18 points and 12 rebounds. Vincent Edwards added 16 points, while Carsen Edwards had 14 points and Ryan Cline chipped in with 10 points.

Three Key Takeaways

Here are three key takeaways from Purdue's exhibition win over Grand Valley State:

Purdue's Frontcourt is Strong

Caleb Swanigan and Vincent Edwards combined for 34 points and 21 rebounds against Grand Valley State. Swanigan was particularly impressive, as he was able to score in the post and on the perimeter. Edwards also played well, as he was able to get to the basket and hit shots from the outside.

Purdue's Backcourt Needs Work

Purdue's backcourt struggled at times against Grand Valley State. Carsen Edwards and Ryan Cline combined for 24 points, but they also had 7 turnovers. The Boilermakers need their backcourt to play better if they want to be successful this season.

Purdue's Defense Needs to Improve

Purdue's defense allowed Grand Valley State to shoot 45% from the field. The Boilermakers also allowed the Lakers to get 12 offensive rebounds. Purdue needs to improve its defense if it wants to be a contender in the Big Ten this season.