No. 13 Purdue Battles Indiana in Crucial Big Ten Showdown
No. 13 Purdue faces Indiana in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup on Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The game, set to tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET and broadcast on CBS, marks the second meeting between the two rivals this season. Purdue won the first encounter 81-76 on January 31 in West Lafayette, but both teams enter this game amid struggles. Purdue is on a three-game losing streak, while Indiana has lost six of its last seven games.
Purdue (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) has been inconsistent recently, with losses to Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their struggles, the Boilermakers boast one of the nation’s top offenses, led by star guard Braden Smith, who is nearing Purdue’s all-time assist record. Smith, alongside forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, has been a key contributor, averaging a combined 35.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game. However, Purdue’s defense has regressed, particularly in the paint, where opponents are shooting 55.5% on two-point attempts.
Indiana (15-11, 6-9 Big Ten) has shown flashes of competitiveness but has struggled to close out games. The Hoosiers are led by Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau, who provide a strong inside presence, though their fit together has been questioned. Indiana’s recent lineup adjustments, including inserting Luke Goode and Anthony Leal into the starting five, aim to improve spacing and offensive efficiency. Turnovers were a critical issue in the first meeting, as Indiana committed 20, leading to 26 Purdue points. The Hoosiers will need to limit mistakes and capitalize on Purdue’s defensive weaknesses to pull off an upset.
Purdue enters as a 3.5-point favorite, but Indiana’s home-court advantage and desperation to salvage their season make this a potentially tight contest. The game could hinge on Purdue’s ability to contain Indiana’s interior attack and whether the Hoosiers can find consistent scoring from their supporting cast.
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