Purdue Dominates Northern Kentucky 72-50 in Home Victory

Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn lead the Boilermakers to a decisive win, improving their record to 2-0.

Purdue's Fletcher Loyer scored 16 points, while Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 14 points in the victory over Northern Kentucky.
Braden Smith added 11 points and seven assists, helping Purdue secure a strong start with an 18-4 lead in the first half.
Northern Kentucky struggled offensively, shooting only 30% from the field, and no player reached double figures in scoring.
Purdue's defense held firm despite a nearly six-minute scoring drought, maintaining a 37-24 lead at halftime.
Freshman center Daniel Jacobsen sustained a lower leg injury early in the game and will undergo an MRI to assess the damage.