No. 17 Purdue Secures Gritty Win Over No. 13 Oregon

Purdue's defensive dominance in the second half propels them to a seventh straight victory, halting Oregon's winning streak.

Trey Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 23 points and 11 rebounds, overcoming a slow start to anchor the Boilermakers' offense.
Purdue held Oregon scoreless for over eight minutes early in the second half, turning a three-point deficit into a decisive lead.
Both teams struggled offensively, with Purdue shooting 33.9% from the field and Oregon managing just 36%, including poor three-point performances from both sides.
Braden Smith contributed 15 points, seven assists, and four steals for Purdue, while Oregon's Nate Bittle led his team with 18 points and six blocks.
The victory marks Purdue's seventh consecutive win, solidifying their position in the Big Ten standings, while Oregon suffered its third home loss of the season.