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Cox Powers Purdue Past Northwestern

C.J. Cox scored 27 points with 21 coming in the second half to lead Purdue to a 70-66 victory over Northwestern, ending a two-game losing streak.

Cox's 27-point performance included a crucial corner 3-pointer with 48 seconds left that gave Purdue a 68-66 lead. The No. 14 Boilermakers had to rally in the final minute after a slow start.

Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Purdue committed several turnovers that led to Northwestern points. The win helps Purdue bounce back after their recent struggles on defense.