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Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coach

Purdue has hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as its new coach. Walters will replace Jeff Brohm, who left to become the new head coach at Louisville. Walters, 36, becomes the fourth-youngest coach in the Bowl Subdivision behind Kenny Dillingham (32, Arizona State), Kane Wommack (35, South Alabama) and Dan Lanning (36, Oregon). The Illini posted an 8-4 record this season, with five…

Lien leads South Dakota State past Mount Marty 85-56

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Broden Lien scored 20 points as South Dakota State beat Mount Marty 85-56 on Monday night. Lien had seven rebounds for the Jackrabbits (5-7). Zeke Mayo scored 18 points and added eight rebounds and seven assists. Tanner Te Slaa had 14 points. Josh Arlt led the Lancers with 14 points. Tash Lunday added 12 points and eight rebounds. ___ The Associated Press created this…