Jaden Ivey scores 22 as Purdue dominates Ivy League champion Yale in NCAA Tournament first round

By HENRY EISENBERG

Led by 22 points from sophomore star Jaden Ivey, No. 3 seed Purdue took care of business against No. 14 Yale, 78-56, in Milwaukee.

Jaden Ivey starting off HOT from three for the Boilermakers 🎯 #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Xzj2tKwC3M

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 18, 2022

In the 22-point blowout, the real success for the Boilermakers was their defense. After giving up 68.8 points per game to its opponents, Purdue only allowed the Bulldogs 56.

Purdue will need another stout defensive performance on Sunday when it faces the winner of No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Virginia Tech in the second round.

A potential top NBA pick in this year's upcoming draft, Purdue's Jaden Ivey is a special talent ⚡️ @NBADraftWass pic.twitter.com/Wr3iThdBlg

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 18, 2022

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