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No. 6 Purdue to Host Marquette in Non-Conference Showdown
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Fresh off a dominant 85-57 victory over Minnesota, the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers (9-1, 2-0 Big Ten) return to non-conference action, hosting regional rival Marquette (5-5, 0-0) today at Mackey Arena. The game is scheduled for a 2:00 PM ET tip-off and will be broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN.
This matchup marks the completion of a home-and-home series and the sixth meeting between the two programs in the last nine seasons. Last year, Marquette defeated the Boilermakers 76-58, snapping Purdue’s impressive 39-game non-conference winning streak. However, Purdue fans will recall the thrilling 78-75 victory over then-No. 4 Marquette in the Maui Invitational, secured by a late tip-in from National Player of the Year Zach Edey.
The Boilermakers are looking to continue their strong start to the season, which includes a 2-0 record in Big Ten play, their best start since the 2022-23 season. Purdue boasts a potent offense, ranking first nationally in offensive efficiency, while also maintaining a strong defense, ranking 26th in defensive efficiency according to KenPom. They are also among the nation’s leaders in assist rate, 3-point percentage, and rebound margin.
Key players to watch include sophomore guard Braden Smith, who ranks second nationally in assists per game (9.1), and sophomore forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, who is among the top 10 in rebounds per game (10.6).
Following the Marquette game, Purdue will take a week off before facing No. 21 Auburn in the Indy Classic on December 20th.
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