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Top-Ranked Purdue Faces Iowa State in Highly Anticipated Matchup

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – College basketball fans are in for a treat this Saturday as the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (8-0, 1-0) host the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (8-0, 0-0) in a clash of undefeated powerhouses at Mackey Arena. Tip-off is set for 12:00 PM ET, with national television coverage on CBS.

This game marks the first time the two teams have met on a home court since 1987, adding extra anticipation to the showdown. Both teams are coming off dominant non-conference starts, boasting a combined 16-0 record and a remarkable 99-9 combined regular-season, non-conference record since the start of the 2021-22 season. The squads are ranked No. 2 (Purdue) and No. 4 (Iowa State) on KenPom.

Purdue enters the game leading the nation in assist/turnover ratio and excelling in multiple offensive categories, including 3-point percentage and assists per game. Guard Braden Smith is second in the nation with 8.9 assists per game, while Trey Kaufman-Renn is eighth with 11.0 rebounds per game.

Iowa State, however, presents a formidable challenge. They lead the nation in scoring margin, turnover margin, and field goal percentage. They also excel at forcing turnovers on defense.

The Boilermakers will look to continue their strong non-conference play, where they are 48-3 since the start of the 2021-22 season. A win would also mark their sixth season starting 9-0 or better since 1938-39.

With both teams boasting impressive statistics and a desire to maintain their undefeated records, this game promises to be a thrilling contest. Purdue leads the all-time series with Iowa State by a 3-2 margin.

The game will be broadcast on CBS with Brad Nessler and Bill Raftery on the call.

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