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Purdue Upsets No. 11 Wisconsin

Hummel blocks last-second shot as Boilermakers roll past Badgers

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Jan 26, 2008 8:34 PM CST

(Newser) – Robbie Hummel had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Purdue, but his day wasn't done until the final seconds. Hummel blocked a driving layup by Michael Flowers to preserve a 60-56 Big Ten upset of No. 11 Wisconsin, reports the Associated Press. The... Read full story »

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Hummel blocks last-second shot as Boilermakers roll past Badgers

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