Creighton Tops Purdue 93-87 in Exhibition

In a charity exhibition game, Purdue fell to Creighton 93-87, marking their second consecutive exhibition loss under coach Matt Painter. Braden Smith led the Boilermakers with a game-high 31 points, supported by Trey Kauffman-Renn's 22 points and Fletcher Loyer's 17. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner dominated the paint, while the Bluejays showcased strong 3-point shooting, particularly from former All-Big 12 player Isaacs, who scored 24 points. This game served as a crucial evaluation for Purdue, especially in light of missing two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey. Purdue's next exhibition is against Grand Valley State, where they will continue to refine their lineup and strategies ahead of the regular season. The exhibition highlighted the potential for growth in Purdue's younger players as they adapt to real-game situations.