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GoldandBlack.com Analysis: Purdue's loss to Florida State

Matt Painter's team has some offensive limitations to overcome, but has been pretty solid on defense and the glass.
Matt Painter's team has some offensive limitations to overcome, but has been pretty solid on defense and the glass. (AP)

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Purdue fell 63-60 in overtime to Florida State in the title game of the Emerald Coast Classic, falling by the slimmest of margins with an opportunity to claim an early season championship.

Here's our post-game analysis and Wrap Video.

THE WORK IN PROGRESS IS, WELL, A WORK IN PROGRESS

Purdue Is struggling offensively.

VCU and Florida State had a good deal to do with that. They're both good defensive teams, and beyond that, tough defensive teams adept at breaking an offense's rhythm and creating havoc. For a Purdue team looking for rhythm to break in the first place, these are challenges.

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