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Photos by Tom Campbell
M E N ' S B A S K E T B A L L P H O T O G A L L E R Y
Vince Edwards was extremely impressive in his first two colle-
giate starts, posting 39 points and grabbing 16 boards. His scor-
ing performance was the most by a Boilermaker freshman in his
first two college games since Russell Cross in 1980-81.
Coach Matt Painter and Samford coach Scott Padgett
show off their leis prior to the season opener. Both
teams are part of the Maui Invitational, with the
Boilermakers making their trip to the Hawaii island
on Saturday. Games start Monday.
Boilers Cruise In Home Opening Games
IUPUI provides challenge, but Purdue keeps distance
Newcomer Jon Octeus seems entrenched as Purdue's starting point guard, and he led the back-
court players in assists with six in the first two games.
Nov. 14:
Purdue 80, Samford 40
Nov. 16:
Purdue 77, IUPUI 57
Mackey Arena
Isaac Haas greets
mom Rachel and
younger sister Erin
after the win over
Samford. Haas made
an impact in both
games, averaging
8.5 points and 4.5
rebounds in 15 min-
utes of action.
