Rutgers Men’s Hoops Struggle to Stop Edey and Purdue
The Purdue Boilermakers are in a league of their own right now. That much is clear after the nation’s number three ranked team dismantled rival Rutgers 96-68 on Thursday night.
In recent years, fans have grown accustomed to this battle being tight, and down to the wire. Some of the Scarlet Knights’ biggest victories in the past two seasons have come at the hands of the Boilermakers.
There was no buzzer-beater on Thursday, as Rutgers found itself down 19 points at the break (52-33), and couldn’t create enough offense or record enough stops to mount a comeback.
“We can’t give up 96 points. We gave up 91 the other day,” Head Coach Steve Pikiell said in his postgame comments. “Purdue is excellent and they know how to move the ball. They were a step ahead of us and Zach Edey is a problem every year.”
Edey was a problem, dishing out 25 points, and was a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line. Lanes Jones also contributed 17 points for Purdue, while Camden Heide had 18 points off the bench. Overall Purdue shot 59 percent from the field.
Rutgers had only two players in double figures: Jeremiah Williams with 12 points, and Noah Fernandes with 11 points.
Several times in the first half Rutgers was able to cut deep into the Purdue lead, including a nifty 4-0 run that saw Fernandes and Gavin Griffiths contribute back-to-back layups to cut the deficit to a single point, 22-21 with 11:16 to go.
Unfortunately for Rutgers that was as close as they would get the rest of the night.
Rutgers has five games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season. Starting Sunday at 12 noon Rutgers will face Maryland, and then Michigan on Thursday — both games are at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The season closes March 10 at home against Ohio State. At 6-9 in the Big Ten, Rutgers needs some more victories to get back into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
These Are the Most Common Reasons People End a Relationship
They can't be friends, in addition to lovers
According to Heysigmund.com, “Studies have shown that the love and passion that comes with the initial boost of marriage wears off after two years, which is why the best relationships are the ones that have genuine friendship at their core.” It makes sense. You can’t just be physically attracted to your partner. You have to actually like them as a person, too, and enjoy their company. You have to be friends, too.
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There's a lack of respect
This is a big one. Bestlifeonline.com notes that, “…if one partner has a blatant disrespect for the other’s life choices, neither partner will ever feel comfortable talking about their day, let alone their feelings or beliefs.” That’s really true. You have to respect the other person and let them know that you care and respect them, or else the relationship could hit some really rocky roads.
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Lack of trust
Trust is a huge thing in a relationship. The more serious a relationship gets, the more trust is important, too. That’s why it can make or break a relationship in those later years. “One of the foundational feelings necessary in a good relationship is a feeling of security,” Verywellmind.com says. “If you lack emotional support or find your partner unreliable, you might lose trust.”
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You rushed into a relationship
We’ve all been there. Everything was so great at first, that you went from a first date to, “Here’s my mom and dad.” Maybe you rushed into a relationship as a rebound, or maybe it was filling a void in your life. Either way, going into a relationship too fast is often a reason people break it off.
A major life event pushed the relationship to the edge
I’ve seen this happen before. Sometimes, it’s life that causes friction in the relationship, not the relationship at all. If someone is going through a really hard time or dealing with a shocking loss, sometimes, they can decide to just step away from everything, including their relationship. It can be anything from a big move to a death. “A big and unexpected life event, like the death of a parent or a sudden job layoff, can shake a relationship to its core,” states Bestlifeonline.com. They add, “And, oftentimes, these life-changing moments will result in other major changes that many relationships struggle to survive.”
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Communication problems
You totally have to be able to communicate with your partner. They can’t read your mind. The people who don’t communicate well are often those who find themselves having trouble in relationships. “Numerous studies have identified communication (or a lack thereof) as one of the top reasons for couples seek therapy, as well as one of the top reasons for break-ups and divorces,” Delraybeachpsychiatrist.com says.
Your partner isn't grateful
Even if you’re been in a relationship for a long time, a simple “thank you so much” means a lot. Always make sure to let your partner know how much you appreciate the little, and big, things. It goes a long way. Not being grateful could even lead to a breakup.
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Financial woes
Arguing about money is really common in relationships. It’s also a big reason why some couples can’t make it work. Maybe your partner loves to spend money on luxuries, and you’re a penny-pinching type. That’s an issue. “Differences over money is one of the top reasons for marital dissolution. But a couple also doesn’t need to be married to have money challenges,” Delraybeachpsychiatrist.com says.
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