Overview
- Trey Kaufman-Renn posted 17 points and 15 rebounds, Oscar Cluff added 14 points and 14 boards, and Braden Smith finished with 16 points and 10 assists as five Boilermakers scored in double figures.
- Purdue controlled the glass 45-26 with 19 offensive rebounds, converting that edge into a 46-18 advantage in points in the paint.
- Akron stayed competitive early behind perimeter shooting, going 13-of-33 from three, before Purdue extended a 52-39 halftime lead in the second half.
- The victory marked Matt Painter's 500th career win as Purdue moved to 4-0; Akron fell to 3-1 with Tavari Johnson leading the Zips with 20 points.
- Up next, Purdue meets Memphis on Thursday in Nassau, with reports noting it was the Boilermakers' first game with three double-doubles since 1977.