Purdue's Descent Continues: Indiana 72, Purdue 67 in Bloomington

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 The Purdue Boilermakers' struggles deepened with a critical 72-67 road loss to in-state rival Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall. 

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway drives past a Purdue Boilermakers defender during the rivalry game at Assembly Hall.

A disastrous first half doomed the Boilermakers, who have now lost three consecutive games after a 17-1 start to the season.

First-Half Avalanche Buries Purdue

Purdue was overwhelmed early, undone by a defensive collapse in the first half. The Hoosiers buried 8 three-pointers, with Tucker DeVries hitting three, while Purdue lost the rebound battle and committed 7 turnovers. The result was a 40-29 halftime deficit that left the Boilermakers looking disjointed and outmatched.

A Valiant, Yet Doomed, Second-Half Rall

Purdue coach Matt Painter looks frustrated on the sideline during a timeout in the second half against Indiana.

A strategic shift after halftime nearly sparked a comeback. By moving Trey Kaufman-Renn to cthe enter and using Jack Benter to stretch the floor, Purdue found success with the Braden Smith-Kaufman-Renn pick-and-roll. This clawed the deficit back to 65-63 with under two minutes to play, capitalizing on several missed Indiana free throws.

Key Moments That Sealed the Loss

Purdue's rally ultimately fell short due to critical late-game mistakes:

  • After cutting the lead to two, a defensive breakdown left Conor Enright wide open for a clutch three-pointer.
  • Braden Smith committed a crucial turnover on the ensuing possession.
  • Despite more missed IU free throws, Purdue could not get the necessary defensive stop or score to complete the comeback, with Enright's late free throws sealing the 72-67 win for Indiana.

What This Loss Means for Purdue

A graphic showing the final score, Indiana 72 - Purdue 67, over an image of a packed Assembly Hall.

This third straight loss marks a severe downturn for a team that began the season as a national title contender. Issues with perimeter defense, rebounding intensity, and late-game execution are now consistent themes. The Boilermakers must find answers quickly to salvage their season's promise.

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This game recap is based on the live game broadcast and official statistics.

 

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