Purdue Boilermakers basketball opens with dominant 82-51 victory over Evansville. Can Fletcher Loyer's explosive shooting and Braden Smith's historic playmaking carry the nation's preseason #1 team through championship expectations?
Purdue Boilermakers basketball opens with dominant 82-51 victory over Evansville. Can Fletcher Loyer's explosive shooting and Braden Smith's historic playmaking carry the nation's preseason #1 team through championship expectations?
Fletcher Loyer erupts for a career-high 30 points on seven three-pointers, while Braden Smith dishes 11 assists to become the third all-time assist leader in Big Ten history. The breakdown covers Jack Benter's impressive first career start filling in for injured Trey Kaufman Renn, Oscar Cluff's redemption performance with a near double-double, and the center battle between Cluff and Daniel Jacobson. Key concerns emerge around defensive rebounding ahead of crucial matchups against Oakland and Alabama, but the Boilermakers' offensive firepower and unexpected depth signal a team capable of meeting sky-high expectations.
Discover whether Purdue's 33-5 run and three-point barrage prove they're unstoppable, or if rebounding struggles expose vulnerabilities against elite competition.
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