Purdue Edges Ole Miss 80-78 in Invitational Final

In a thrilling conclusion to the Rady Children's Invitational, No. 13 Purdue edged out No. 23 Ole Miss 80-78, marking the Rebels' first loss of the season. Ole Miss, down by as many as 17 points, mounted a comeback led by Jaemyn Brakefield, who scored 18 points, including 16 in the second half. Despite taking a 75-68 lead late in the game, the Rebels were unable to hold on as Purdue's Myles Colvin sank a last-second putback to clinch the victory. Purdue's strong first-half shooting and rebounding allowed them to build a significant lead, but Ole Miss's defensive adjustments in the second half made for a competitive finish. The Boilermakers improve to 7-1, while Ole Miss falls to 6-1 and will next face Louisville in the SEC/ACC Challenge. This matchup highlighted the resilience of both teams, particularly Ole Miss's ability to battle back against a top-15 opponent.