Boilers’ win helps them climb out of last place:
“WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Victories have been rare for Purdue this Big Ten season. But when the Boilermakers get one, they sure don’t make it dramatic.
“David Teague scored a career-high 25 points and Carl Landry added 24 as Purdue escaped the Big Ten basement by cruising to a 77-50 victory over Penn State at Mackey Arena on Wednesday night.
“Purdue (6-15, 2-8 Big Ten) moved ahead of the Nittany Lions — who have lost 29 consecutive league road games — in the conference standings. Purdue has not finished last in the Big Ten since the 1965-66 season, when the Boilers tied with Indiana for the final spot.
“Purdue’s other Big Ten victory this season came Jan. 30 in an 84-55 triumph over Michigan, which is in the midst of a seven-game losing streak.
“Average margin of victory in the two games: 28 points. …”