A player in a black jersey dribbles a basketball around a player in a white jersey.
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Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern upsets No.1 Purdue 92-88 in overtime

Gabe Bider, Senior Staffer
December 11, 2023
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Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected].

Northwestern delivered a stunning upset against No. 1 Purdue in an action-packed game at Welsh-Ryan Arena for the second consecutive season. Graduate student guard Boo Buie exploded with 31 points, nine assists and zero turnovers. After the ’Cats sealed the overtime victory, students rushed the court to celebrate the win. 

A player in a black jersey dribbles the ball toward a player in a white jersey.

A player in a black jersey shoots a layup underneath a larger player in a white jersey. Two other players look on.

A player in a black jersey quickly dribbles the ball toward another player in a black jersey. He is being defended by a player in a white jersey.

A basketball player in a black jersey holds his hand up high with the number 3. Fans in the background celebrate.

A large group of students wearing all black celebrate passionately.

A player in a black jersey reading Buie stands tall in the foreground. A blurred background shows a game scoreboard.

Alt Text: A player in a black jersey shoots a free throw. Four players in white jerseys wait for the rebound.

A large group of students wearing black celebrate on a basketball court. White smoke is seen shooting out from behind the basketball hoop.

The basketball court is full of students. The scoreboard reads 92-88 with Northwestern winning the game.

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