Overview
- Purdue seized control with a 26–3 first‑half run that turned a tie into a 49–26 halftime lead.
- Oscar Cluff delivered 15 points and 15 rebounds as seven Boilermakers scored in double figures.
- JT Toppin was held to 15 points on 13 shots as Texas Tech endured extended scoreless stretches.
- The Red Raiders went 8-for-34 from three and dropped to 0-2 this season when they fail to hit at least 10 threes.
- Purdue improved to 6-0, dominated the boards 43–25, and captured its fifth consecutive in-season tournament crown.