Purdue Defeats Northern Kentucky in Basketball Matchup

No. 14 Purdue secured a decisive 72-50 victory over Northern Kentucky in a nonconference matchup, with standout performances from Fletcher Loyer, who scored 16 points, and Trey Kaufman-Renn, who added 14. Purdue maintained control with a robust first-half performance, leading 37-24 at halftime, and improved upon past games by avoiding a close finish. The Boilermakers, who shot 52.9% from the field, capitalized on Northern Kentucky's shooting struggles, as the Norse managed only 29.8% field goal accuracy. Northern Kentucky's Trey Robinson, Sam Vinson, and Keeyan Itejere each scored eight points, but the team's offensive efforts were insufficient. This victory marked Purdue's 28th consecutive nonconference win at Mackey Arena, setting a new program record.