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Rutgers' rally falls short as Boilermakers reach eighth regional final

Associated Press

Sunday, March 29, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Purdue's suddenly sizzling offense has the Boilermakers one win away from what would be an improbable berth in the Final Four. For the second straight game, Purdue built a big lead with strong shooting, and the sixth-seeded Boilermakers held off a late rally to beat Rutgers 67-61 Sunday night to advance to the round of eight in the NCAA tournament. Lakisha Freeman scored 18 points, FahKara Malone hit a key basket in the final minute and Jodi Howell added the clinching free t ...

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