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No. 2 Purdue Outmuscles No. 8 Alabama 87–80 Behind Smith’s Second-Half Surge

Dominant rebounding powered by Braden Smith’s late scoring decided a fast-paced night in Tuscaloosa.

Nov 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 13: Trey Kaufman-Renn #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers puts up a first-half shot over Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum on November 13, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Purdue overwhelmed Alabama 52–28 on the glass, piling up 19 offensive rebounds that produced 16 second-chance points.
  • Braden Smith scored 29 points with 21 after halftime and put Purdue ahead for good with a late layup and free throws after an 80–80 tie.
  • Trey Kaufman-Renn returned from injury with 19 points and 15 rebounds as Purdue notched its first road win over a top-10 nonconference opponent since 1982.
  • Alabama stayed within reach by hitting 16 of 44 from three, led by Aden Holloway’s 21 points on 5-for-9 from deep.
  • The season’s first top-10 matchup moves Purdue to 3–0 and Alabama to 2–1, with Purdue hosting Akron on Sunday and Alabama visiting No. 14 Illinois on Wednesday.