He was Purdue's second leading scorer behind Brian Cardinal with 12.5 a game and grabbed a career best 141 rebounds on the season.

Two of the freshmen start: Michael Robinson, who had 20 points tonight, and Brian Cardinal, who scored 17.

"A lot of people didn't even think we belonged in this tournament," said Purdue forward Brian Cardinal, who had 20 points and 6 rebounds.

Brian Cardinal added 10 points for the Boilermakers.

Brian Cardinal and Carson Cunningham had 13 points each.

The junior forward Brian Cardinal, who had 20 points against Miami, said the berth meant a fresh start.

The Grizzlies picked up Brian Cardinal, whose toughness will no longer be a surprise.

"It's a great ride," said Purdue forward Brian Cardinal, who had 11 points.

Brian Cardinal was out against Utah because of an illness.

Brian Cardinal, the senior forward who finished with 10 points and 8 rebounds, spoke of the team's postseason inspiration.