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No. 10 Iowa State Stuns No. 1 Purdue 81–58 at Mackey, Ending Boilermakers’ Unbeaten Start

Iowa State’s pressure defense and hot shooting overwhelmed Purdue’s top-ranked offense, overturning forecasts that favored the Boilermakers.

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 2: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers dribbles the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena on December 2, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Cyclones controlled the final 25 minutes and led by as many as 27 in an 81-58 road win in West Lafayette.
  • The loss ends Purdue’s perfect start and will cost the Boilermakers their No. 1 ranking after opening 8-0.
  • Pre-game models and sportsbooks had installed Purdue as roughly a 6.5-point favorite in the top-10 matchup.
  • Iowa State hit 7 of 12 threes in the second half and repeatedly disrupted Purdue’s half-court offense.
  • Even with star forward Joshua Jefferson in foul trouble, the Cyclones expanded a four-point halftime lead into a runaway.