Overview
- Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points and C.J. Cox added 18 as both hit four threes, fueling a decisive late surge for Purdue.
- Trey Kaufman-Renn posted 12 points, 11 rebounds and four assists before fouling out, while Braden Smith delivered 11 assists despite 2-for-14 shooting.
- The game featured nine lead changes and six ties, and included three technical fouls, with Memphis’ Aaron Bradshaw disqualified after an altercation with Oscar Cluff.
- Memphis fell to 1-3 for the first time since 2000-01, shot 4-for-19 from deep, and was without 6-11 center Thierno Sylla for personal reasons.
- Texas Tech edged Wake Forest 84-83 to set Friday’s championship matchup, as 5-0 Purdue extends its MTE dominance in pursuit of a fifth consecutive tournament crown.