The Purdue Northwest Men's Basketball utilized a second half surge to secure a 72-52 victory over Wayne State in home GLIAC play, with senior Kalil Whitehead leading the way with 13 points, five rebounds, and three steals.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue Northwest ended the game shooting 29-of-63 (46.0%) from the floor.
  • The team went 7-of-26 (26.9%) from the three-point line.
  • The Pride outscored Wayne State in the second half, 45-24.
  • Purdue Northwest's bench outscored the Warriors, 31-21.
  • The Pride dominated in points in the paint, 38-24.
  • Purdue Northwest outrebounded Wayne State, 39-30.
State of Play
  • The Pride will travel to Houghton, Mich. to take on Mich in GLIAC action on Thursday, February 8.
  • Tip-off is set for 6:30 PM CT.
Bottom Line

The Purdue Northwest Men's Basketball's second half surge and dominant performance against Wayne State sets a strong momentum as they head to their upcoming away game, demonstrating their potential for continued success in the GLIAC.