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COL BKB: Purdue 74, Indiana 55

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 09:44 by Rakhi

West Lafayette, Ind. -- E'Twaun Moore led the way with 21 points Wednesday and No. 6 Purdue coasted to a 74-55 decision over Indiana.
The Hoosiers have lost 11 straight games.

Purdue (25-4, 13-4 Big Ten) won for the 11th time in 12 outings and recorded its first victory since losing Robbie Hummel for the season. Hummel was averaging 15 points a game and holds the Purdue record for most consecutive successful free throws with 35.

The Boilermakers held a 38-25 halftime lead and easily disposed of Indiana in the second period. Purdue went to the foul 31 times to just five for the Hoosiers.

Chris Kramer added 18 points and JaJuan Johnson had 14 points and seven rebounds for Purdue.

Indiana (9-20, 3-14) was led by Verdell Jones III with 15 points. The Hoosiers have not scored more than 58 points in a game since Feb. 7.

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