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Trey Kaufman-Renn Leads No. 20 Purdue Past USC in Big Ten Tournament Thriller

Purdue advances to face No. 22 Michigan after a late-game surge secures a 76-71 victory over USC.

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) shoots the ball in the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) dribbles the ball while USC Trojans forward Rashaun Agee (12) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Trey Kaufman-Renn matched his career high with 30 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds, to lead Purdue to victory.
  • Purdue overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and a back-and-forth second half to secure the win over USC in the Big Ten Tournament's second round.
  • USC's Desmond Claude, who led his team with 18 points, turned the ball over in the closing seconds, preventing a potential game-tying shot.
  • The Boilermakers, who had lost five of their last seven games, now face No. 22 Michigan in the tournament quarterfinals, with the teams having split their regular-season matchups.
  • USC, playing its first Big Ten season, awaits a potential NIT bid after a challenging year marked by inconsistent performance and demanding travel schedules.