Purdue Overpowers USC with Dominant Interior Play in 90-72 Victory

The No. 7 Boilermakers extended their Big Ten lead by outscoring the Trojans 52-36 in the paint and securing their fourth consecutive win.

Trey Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 24 points and 10 rebounds, setting the tone for the Boilermakers' strong performance in the paint.
Purdue out-rebounded USC 48-31 and held a decisive 52-36 scoring edge in the paint, nearly matching USC's total points by halftime with 32 inside points.
USC's Wesley Yates III scored a career-high 30 points, with 22 in the first half, but struggled with foul trouble in the second half.
USC played without leading scorer Desmond Claude for the second straight game due to a knee injury, contributing to their offensive struggles.
The win keeps Purdue atop the Big Ten standings, improving their conference record to 11-2 and marking their 11th win in 12 games.