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COL BKB: Purdue 58, Virginia Tech 55 (OT)

Thu, 12/02/2010 - 11:21 by Prince damin

Blacksburg, Va. -- JaJuan Johnson hit a hook shot with 8 seconds left in regulation Wednesday and No. 18 Purdue held on in overtime to defeat Virginia Tech 58-55.

Johnson's shot at the end of the second half brought about a 51-51 tie and Malcolm Delaney missed a jumper at the buzzer that would have won it for the Hokies. Johnson also put Purdue in front for good with 1:27 to go in overtime with a jumper.

Virginia Tech did not score over the final 1:45 of the extra period.
Johnson scored a season-high 29 points in helping Purdue (6-1) bounce back from a loss to Richmond Saturday.

E'Twaun Moore added 14 for the Boilermakers, who were playing their first road game of the season.

Virginia Tech (4-3) was led by Jeff Allen with 14 points and nine rebounds. The Hokies had won the other two meetings between the schools.

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