Mark Ambrogi

mark.ambrogi@indystar.com

Jordan Hulls always has been tough on himself.

So naturally the former Indiana University point guard was more upset with the two free throws he missed with 6.1 seconds left than he was pleased by his two huge 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes.

Nonetheless, IU held on for a 116-113 victory over Purdue in the second annual Knox Indy Pro-Am Rivalry game before a crowd of about 500 on Saturday night at IUPUI's gym. The Boilermakers won last year's rivalry game.

Hulls' 3-pointer had given the Hoosiers a 114-111 lead. His first 3-pointer had cut Purdue's lead to 111-109. Christian Watford then tied it.

"That was terrible," Hulls said of the missed free throws. "But then we got the charge. It was fun."

Hulls was 11-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-9 3-pointers, en route to 25 points.

"I haven't been shooting that well," Hulls said. "I got all my points at the rim. That never really happens."

Watford led IU with 30 points, hitting 12-of-18 shots. Roderick Wilmont was right behind with 28 points. Watford, Hulls and Derek Elston (12 points) were all seniors on the 2012-13 team.

"It was fun to get to play with these guys again. I miss it a lot," said Hulls, who played in Poland last season but hasn't signed for next season.

Purdue led 60-54 at halftime and scored the first 10 points of the second half before IU rallied.

"We don't ever like to lose to the Boilermakers," Watford said. "So kind of took it personal a little bit and we wanted to get back and see what we can do."

David Teague, the oldest player at 31, scored a game-high 47 points for Purdue. Terone Johnson, who just finished his senior year at Purdue, added 24 points. Teague, the former Pike High School player, had 30 points at halftime. Teague said Watford picked up the defense in the second half.

"He was having a great game so I was just trying to slow him down," Watford said.

Watford played for Detroit and Golden State in the NBA summer league.

"With the minutes I was given I thought I played well," Watford said. "Golden State went well, but I got there a little late and only played in two games. I plan on going to a training camp with an NBA team, but if that doesn't work out I'll look at going overseas."

Teague is playing to continue his professional career this season but hasn't signed yet. He played in Colombia last season but hopes to play in Israel or Germany this season.

Teague sank 16-of-33 shots, including 8-of-16 3-pointers. He said he was looking for a 3-point shot when Watford forced him into a turnover with about 10 seconds left.

"That's tough. I thought I was going to tie the game up," Teague said. "Christian got up on me and made me hesitate and cause a turnover.

"I was going for 50 but the most disappointing thing is not coming up with the win. Last year we got the win and had bragging rights for a year until now. (IU) came back and took it this year so we have to wait until next year. It's a great rivalry."

Teague didn't think this was possible after he left Purdue.

"I never in a million years thought about suiting up against guys like Rod Wilmont," Teague said. "Also to get a chance to play against IU greats Jordan Hulls and Christian Watford. It was a bonus too to play with Terone Johnson and it was second year in a row playing with D.J. Byrd."

Call Star reporter Mark Ambrogi at (317) 444-6047. Follow him on Twitter: @mark_ambrogi.