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Cox Powers Purdue Past Northwestern After Slow Start

C.J. Cox's 21-point second half powered No. 14 Purdue to a 70-66 win over Northwestern, preventing a third consecutive loss.

Purdue had to overcome a slow start and rallied in the final minute behind Cox, who scored a crucial corner 3-pointer with 48 seconds left for a 68-66 lead. The Boilermakers avoided disaster when Trey Kaufman-Renn briefly left with a shoulder injury but returned to contribute 11 points and 10 rebounds.