Top-ranked Purdue found itself in a dog fight with Memphis in the Baha Mar Championship on Thursday. Here are three quick thoughts from the victory.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Memphis basketball starting center Thierno Sylla will not play for the Tigers at the Baha Mar Championship.

Despite frustrating circumstances, No. 1 Purdue scored 17 of the final 26 points to beat Memphis 80-71 in the semifinals of the Baha Mar Championship at the Baha Mar Grand

The Boilermakers had offensive lulls to start and close the first half of the Baha Mar Championship semifinal against Memphis. Here's how they may adjust.

In a game that had 34 total fouls, including three technicals, Purdue came out on top. Sophomore guard CJ Cox helped turn the tide for the Boilermakers, who advance to the Baha Mar Championship game Friday.

Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points to lead No. 1 Purdue to an 80-71 victory over Memphis on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship.

The Memphis Tigers face the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinal of the Baha Mar Championship Thursday in Nassau, Bahamas.

The No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Thursday in a Bah Mar Championship first-round game in Nassau, Bahamas.