Penn State Upsets No. 8 Purdue, 81-70

In a significant upset, Penn State defeated No. 8 Purdue 81-70 in their Big Ten opener, marking their first victory over a top-10 team since 2019. Ace Baldwin Jr. led the Nittany Lions with 17 points, while Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer each scored 15 points, but the Boilermakers struggled with turnovers, committing 24 in total. Penn State capitalized on Purdue's mistakes, scoring 32 points off turnovers, and maintained a lead after an 11-0 run in the first half. This win also ended an eight-game losing streak against Purdue and showcased Penn State's strong offensive capabilities, averaging over 90 points per game this season. Purdue is set to host Maryland next, while Penn State will visit Rutgers.