Purdue players Terone Johnson and D.J. Byrd and then coach Matt Painter after Tuesday's loss to Ohio State.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Sam Ostarello had 17 points and a career-high 19 rebounds Saturday and No. 14 Purdue held off No. 25 Nebraska 69-66 in overtime.

Purdue coach Matt Painter and guard Terone Johnson meet with reporters after Saturday's loss at Michigan State.

Purdue players (l-r) D.J. Byrd and Terone Johnson and then coach Matt Painter talk to reporters after Wednesday's upset victory against Illinois.

CHAMPAIGN,Ill.– Courtney Moses hit a jumper with 3 seconds left in overtime Wednesday night, giving No. 14 Purdue a 67-66 victory overIllinoisin the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams.

Terone Johnson scored a career-high 25 points and D.J. Byrd added 15 as Purdue upset No. 11 Illinois 68-61 Wednesday at Mackey Arena.

DALLAS -- Clint Chelf threw three of Oklahoma State's five touchdown passes and the Cowboys shook off a disappointing Big 12 finish by dominating Purdue 58-14 in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Tuesday.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Terone Johnson scored 16 points and A.J. Hammons overcame a sore right knee to finish with 14 points Saturday, leading Purdue past pesky William & Mary 73-66.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Courtney Moses scored 18 points, Drey Mingo added 13 along with eight rebounds and No. 13 Purdue used a big second-half run to beat IUPUI 78-53 on Friday and extend its best start in a decade.

Purdue players D.J. Byrd and A.J. Hammons and coach Matt Painter meet with reporters after Tuesday's 66-56 win against Ball State.

A.J. Hammons had 15 points and five rebounds as Purdue defeated Ball State 66-56 Tuesday at Mackey Arena.

Davis one of few bright spots in 81-68 loss to Notre Dame

Darrell Hazell’s contract was approved by Purdue’s board of trustees on Saturday. The football coach will have an annual salary of $2 million.