Purdue vs Gonzaga
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Purdue and Gonzaga handled business in the Round of 32. Purdue stomped Utah State 106-67 and Gonzaga torched Kansas 89-68. The Sweet Sixteen is bound to be a firefight between Gonzaga and Purdue. With two weaker defenses (Gonzaga 85th and Purdue 99th) and two high powered offenses (Gonzaga 7th and Purdue 11th), this game is going to be all about who can shoot it better. In the previous round, Gonzaga shot 60.3% from the field and 53.3% from three, while Purdue shot 55.9% from the field and 47.8% from three against a much weaker defense. While Edey is going to be a problem for any team, Gonzaga gives significant playing time to four different talented forwards (Gregg, Ike, Watson, and Huff), all of whom are 6’8″ or taller.
Prediction: Gonzaga wins 72-70
