Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee

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  Zach Edey        


           Zach Edey, the towering center for the Purdue Boilermakers, delivered a career-high 40 points in a hard-fought battle against Tennessee. His dominant performance propelled Purdue to their first Final Four appearance since 1980. The Boilermakers secured a 72-66 victory over the Volunteers, and Edey’s remarkable contribution played a pivotal role in this historic achievement.



Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht put up an impressive 37 points in his final game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Edey’s dominance. The Boilermakers outrebounded the Vols 47-26, and Edey’s 16 rebounds further solidified their victory12.

This thrilling matchup showcased Edey’s prowess on the court, and Purdue fans can celebrate their team’s return to the Final Four after a long 44-year wait.




Zachry Cheyne Edey  born May 14, 2002) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. He is listed at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters), making him the tallest player in Big Ten history. At the close of the 2023 season, Edey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year. He repeated as Big Ten Player of the Year in 2024.

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