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Purdue men's basketball defeated Memphis 80-71 in the opening game of the Baha Mar Championships.

C.J. Cox scored 18 points, including key 3-pointers that helped Purdue build a late lead.

Purdue will face either No. 15 Texas Tech or Wake Forest in the championship game on Friday.

NASSAU, Bahamas — Purdue men’s basketball ’s applied survive and advance as an early season tournament philosophy Thursday.

The No. 1 Boilermakers escaped a physical, emotional battle with Memphis, 80-71 , in the opening game of the Baha Mar Championships.

Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.

What I liked in Purdue basketball's win vs Memphis at Baha Mar

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