The Purdue Northwest Men's Basketball team celebrated Senior Day with a 78-76 victory over Grand Valley State in GLIAC play. Senior CJ Jackson led the Pride with 22 points and six rebounds, while Senior Anthony Irvin added 15 points, going 4-of-7 from the three-point line. Graduate student Brendan Temple contributed a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue Northwest: 26-of-65 (40.0%) from the floor, 12-of-39 (30.8%) from deep
  • Grand Valley State: 27-of-58 (46.6%) from the field, 9-of-24 (37.5%) from behind the arc

Both teams battled back-and-forth, with the Pride leading 43-35 at halftime. The Lakers briefly took the lead in the second half, but Purdue Northwest rallied for the win. The Pride held the advantage in second chance points (22-11) and rebounds (40-39) and racked up ten steals. Head Coach Boomer Roberts praised the team's toughness and emphasized the focus on continuous improvement.

What's Next

The Pride will hit the road to face Parkside in GLIAC action on Saturday, February 24 at 2:00 PM CT.

Bottom Line

Purdue Northwest's Senior Day victory, highlighted by standout performances from seniors and a focus on continuous improvement, sets a positive tone as the team heads into their next game against Parkside.