#24 Purdue beats #8 Duke 75-56 to earn Phil Knight Legacy Title
Purdue Men’s Basketball improved to 6-0 with a 75-56 win over No. 8-ranked Duke in the championship game of the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland, Oregon.
Notables:
- Purdue is now 6-0 (or better) for the second straight season and for the fourth time under Matt Painter (2009-10, 2015-16, 2021-22, 2022-23).
- Purdue became the second team ever and the first since 1968 UCLA to win back-to-back neutral-site games by 18 or more points against top-10 ranked teams.
- Purdue has won two straight MTE tournaments, with four of the five wins coming against teams ranked in the top 18. Last season, Purdue defeated No. 18 North Carolina and No. 5 Villanova in the Hall of Fame Tipoff and defeated West Virginia, No. 6 Gonzaga and No. 8 Duke in this year’s Phil Knight Legacy.
- It also marked the first time in school history that Purdue has defeated top 10-ranked non-conference opponents in back-to-back games.
- Purdue has won 19 straight non-conference, regular-season games dating to Dec. 8, 2020 (Miami, Fla.).
- Purdue has held all six opponents under 42.0 percent shooting from the field. Duke finished today’s game by missing its last 13 shots and with one point in the final nine minutes. Purdue ended the game on a 12-0 run after Duke cut the lead to 63-56.
- Fletcher Loyer scored a career-high 18 points with two steals and two rebounds. He was 4-of-8 from 3-point range.
- Caleb Furst recorded his second career double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.
- Purdue outrebounded Duke 42-31. Duke entered the game fifth in the country in rebound margin.
Attorney General Todd Rokita alerts Hoosiers of Cyber Monday scams
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of Cyber Monday shopping scams this holiday season. While every consumer wants to get the best bang for their buck, it’s important to use caution and do some research before spending your hard-earned money. According to the Better Business Bureau, financial fraud and identity theft reports increase at this time of year, largely due to online scams. In 2021, the BBB revealed 35% of fraud reports were the result of an online scam. Attorney General Rokita issued the following tips to help Hoosiers shop safely:
- If a product is advertised at an unbelievably low price that sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
- Be extra cautious when booking through an unfamiliar company. Check the Better Business Bureau ratings and reviews of the company to see if there have been any allegations of scams.
- The other party insists on immediate payment, or payment by electronic funds transfer or a wire service. They may insist that you pay up-front for vouchers before you can access a cheap deal or a giveaway.
- The social media-based store is very new and selling products at very low prices. The store may have limited information about delivery and other policies.
- An online retailer does not provide adequate information about privacy, terms and conditions of use, dispute resolution or contact details. The seller may be based overseas, or the seller does not allow payment through a secure payment service such as PayPal or a credit card transaction.
Hoosiers are encouraged to contact Attorney General Rokita’s office regarding any suspected scams or scam attempts. You can file a complaint online by visiting indianaconsumer.com or by calling 800-382-5516.
Holiday light show at five Indiana DNR properties
Five DNR destinations will have a holiday light shows this December.
- Ouabache State Park in Bluffton will host its ninth annual Wonderland of Lights nightly, Dec. 2–31, from 6 to 9 p.m. in its campground and throughout the park. The presentation features more than 40 light displays and a synchronized music and light show at the Civilian Conservation Corps fire tower. Cost is $5 per vehicle.
- Mounds State Park in Anderson will host its second Nights of Lights celebration Dec. 2–Jan. 1 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This year, 60 light displays will be featured in the campground along with decorated buildings throughout the park. Cost is $5 per vehicle.
- Lieber State Recreation Area in Cloverdale will host its second Lieber Winter Lights celebration Dec. 2–4 and 9–11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the drive through the light display in the park and campground. There will be a photo opportunity available by the camp gate as you leave.
- Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell is holding a drive-through holiday lights event in its campground on Dec. 2 and 3 from 6 to 9:45 p.m., the same weekend as its Holiday in the Village. Cost is $5, and visitors can vote on the best-decorated site. The winner of the competition gets two nights of free camping in 2023. The campground is full for this event.
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area in Vallonia will host its first Christmas in the Campground on Dec. 17 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The event will include a drive-through Christmas display and holiday activities in the Forest Education Center. The center is also where visitors can vote for their favorite campsites. A $5 donation is suggested for this event.
- Proceeds from the events go to the individual parks’ Friends groups to fund park projects. Learn more about DNR Friends groups at on.IN.gov/INstateparksfriends.
This Week in Hoosier History
1886 – Author Rex Stout was born in Noblesville to Quaker parents. He served in the Navy and became a popular writer of pulp fiction. His early stories spanned genres including romance, adventure, science fiction and fantasy. He is best remembered for his Nero Wolfe detective series. During World War II he campaigned against Nazism through his work with the War Writers Board.
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