Overview
- Purdue shot 56% from the field to Auburn’s 36%, hitting 33 of 59 attempts while Auburn made 21 of 58.
- The Boilermakers controlled the arc 12-for-26 versus Auburn’s 7-for-25 and owned the paint with a 40-20 scoring edge.
- Auburn fell to 8-4 and is 1-4 against Quad 1 opponents, with all four losses coming to top-10 teams.
- Kevin Overton led Auburn with 22 points and five rebounds, while Keyshawn Hall added 14 as only two Tigers reached double figures.
- Coach Steven Pearl said he remains encouraged about development, as Purdue’s Matt Painter noted Auburn lacks last season’s swagger; Auburn hosts Queens College next before opening SEC play at Georgia.