No. 10 Purdue Tops Indiana 81-76 in Rivalry Clash

In a thrilling matchup, the No. 10 Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 81-76 at Mackey Arena, maintaining their dominance in the fierce rivalry. Indiana initially led at halftime, powered by Mackenzie Mgbako's 25 points, but Purdue rallied in the second half with an impressive 11-1 run. Key players for Purdue included Braden Smith, who scored 24 points, and Trey Kaufman-Renn, who contributed 23 points, including the decisive basket with just 11 seconds remaining. Indiana struggled with turnovers, committing 20 that led to 26 points for Purdue, which ultimately proved costly. Despite strong performances from Indiana's Trey Galloway and Mgbako, they failed to execute in the closing moments, allowing Purdue to secure the victory. This loss marks Indiana's third straight defeat, intensifying challenges as they face tough upcoming games in the Big Ten schedule.