Purdue’s Matt Painter on 71-61 win over N.C. State
The Boilermaker coach on a scrappy performance in another first-round win in an in-season tournament.
The Purdue basketball team has a big test today against Ole Miss.
Purdue faces off with the Rebels in the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego.
Follow along for live updates.
9:13 left 2H: Ole Miss took a seven-point lead going into a timeout.
Ole Miss 67, Purdue 60
12:19 left 2H: Purdue’s double-digit lead is now down to one point. The Boilermakers are still shooting well (58% for the game) but the Running Rebels have improved their percentage to 45.
Purdue 58, Ole Miss 57
15:56 left 2H: Ole Miss started the second half on a 15-12 run. Myles Colvin and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored five points each for the Boilermakers during that span.
Purdue 54, Ole Miss 49
Halftime: Ole Miss is down by eight points going into the half. Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn each have 14 points for the Boilermakers. Purdue shot 58% from the floor while Ole Miss shot 39%.
Purdue 42, Ole Miss 34
3:38 left 1H: Ole Miss hasn’t made up any ground since the last timeout. Fletcher Loyer made another 3-pointer for the Boilermakers.
Purdue 36, Ole Miss 24
7:45 left 1H: Braden Smith leads Purdue with 12 points. Myles Colvin is next on the team with five points.
Purdue 25, Ole Miss 13
11:54 left 1H: The Boilermakers went on a 9-0 run. Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith hit 3s during that span.
Purdue 19, Ole Miss 8
14:57 left 1H: The Boilermakers started things off on an 8-0 run, but Ole Miss scored five consecutive points after that.
Purdue 10, Ole Miss 5
Purdue plays Ole Miss at 6 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in San Diego
TV: Fox
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