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Despite Struggles This Season, Barry Odom's Belief in Purdue is Unwavering

Despite Struggles This Season, Barry Odom's Belief in Purdue is Unwavering

When Barry Odom looked across the field on Saturday afternoon, he saw Purdue's future potential. Ohio State is the best team in the country and a perennial national title contender.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 8
Purdue Sluggish In Week 1, Still Win First Two

Purdue Sluggish In Week 1, Still Win First Two

For the Purdue Boilermakers, the opening week of the NCAA college basketball season signaled the first time they launched a season with a target on its back.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 8
Fletcher Loyer's Honest Comment After No. 1 Purdue Survives Scare From Oakland

Fletcher Loyer's Honest Comment After No. 1 Purdue Survives Scare From Oakland

Purdue didn't put together its best performance on Friday night inside Mackey Arena. The top-ranked Boilermakers had to scratch and claw to fend off a pesky Oakland squad, eventually pulling out an 87-77 victory.

No. 9 Purdue Makes Program History With Sweep of No. 25 Penn State

No. 9 Purdue Makes Program History With Sweep of No. 25 Penn State

This season has been regarded as Dave Shondell's best coaching job in his 23-year career at Purdue. Now, there's evidence to back up that argument following Friday night's sweep of No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 7
3 Thoughts From Purdue's 87-77 Win Over Oakland

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 87-77 Win Over Oakland

No. 1 Purdue found itself in an unexpected dog fight with Oakland on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Though the Boilermakers got a scare from the Golden Grizzlies, they were able to escape with an 87-77 victory and improve to 2-0 on the season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Braden Smith, No. 1 Purdue survive strong test from Oakland

Braden Smith, No. 1 Purdue survive strong test from Oakland

Braden Smith had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help No. 1 Purdue outlast visiting Oakland.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 7
Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 7
What is the Status of Trey Kaufman-Renn for Purdue's Matchup vs. Oakland?

What is the Status of Trey Kaufman-Renn for Purdue's Matchup vs. Oakland?

There's a possibility that Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn misses a second straight game. The senior All-Big Ten forward was listed as questionable for Friday night's game against Oakland, per the Big Ten availability report.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 7
Freshman Hila Karsh Already Delivering in Big Ways for Purdue

Freshman Hila Karsh Already Delivering in Big Ways for Purdue

Hila Karsh has only been with Purdue's program since July, but on Tuesday night, she looked like she had been wearing the black and gold for years. In a hard-fought game against Eastern Illinois, it was the 21-year-old freshman who pulled through for the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 6
How Purdue Could be Part of College Volleyball History by Beating No. 25 Penn State

How Purdue Could be Part of College Volleyball History by Beating No. 25 Penn State

A chance to make college volleyball history is coming Purdue's way when No. 25 Penn State travels to Holloway Gymnasium for a showdown with the ninth-ranked Boilermakers.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 6
Purdue vs. Oakland with Preview and Key Players

Purdue vs. Oakland with Preview and Key Players

After a big win over Evansville on Tuesday, No. 1 Purdue is looking ahead to Friday night's contest against Oakland. It will be just the fourth time the two teams have played, and it should provide the Boilermakers with another interesting challenge before the schedule ratchets up next week.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 6
Purdue's Kenna Wollard Recognized Among Top College Volleyball Players in 2025

Purdue's Kenna Wollard Recognized Among Top College Volleyball Players in 2025

Junior outside hitter Kenna Wollard has stepped up for Purdue in a big way this season. As a result of her efforts, she has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the AVCA National Player of the Year.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5
What Matt Painter Liked From Centers Oscar Cluff, Daniel Jacobsen in Purdue's Opener

What Matt Painter Liked From Centers Oscar Cluff, Daniel Jacobsen in Purdue's Opener

The production Purdue gets from the center position has been a primary talking point through the offseason. How much does the combination of Oscar Cluff and Daniel Jacobsen help the Boilermakers on both ends of the floor?

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5
Purdue Basketball Schedules Home-and-Home Series with Elite SEC Program

Purdue Basketball Schedules Home-and-Home Series with Elite SEC Program

Purdue won't be straying from scheduling top-notch opponents in the non-conference portion of its schedule. On Wednesday, the program announced that it has scheduled a home-and-home series with Tennessee, one of the top teams from the SEC.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5
In Trey Kaufman-Renn's Absence, Jack Benter Becomes New Bright Spot for Purdue

In Trey Kaufman-Renn's Absence, Jack Benter Becomes New Bright Spot for Purdue

There were only a few hours between Jack Benter learning that he was going to be a starter on Tuesday night and the opening tipoff. First-game jitters or not, the redshirt freshman was going to fill in for injured All-Big Ten forward Trey Kaufman-Renn in the season opener against Evansville.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5
The Latest on Antione West Jr.'s Potential Redshirt Situation at Purdue

The Latest on Antione West Jr.'s Potential Redshirt Situation at Purdue

As it currently stands, Raleigh Burgess is the only member of Purdue's 2025-26 squad who is utilizing a redshirt season. But freshman Antione West Jr. still hasn't made a final decision about how he wants to spend this year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5
Matt Painter Provides Injury Update on Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn

Matt Painter Provides Injury Update on Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn

Purdue had to operate without one of its most productive players on Tuesday night, as senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn missed the season opener with a hip pointer and a sore back.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 4
3 Thoughts From Purdue's 82-51 Win Over Evansville

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 82-51 Win Over Evansville

Top-ranked Purdue got its season off to a tremendous start on Tuesday night, posting an 82-51 win over Evansville in the season opener. It was particularly impressive, as the Boilermakers were without All-Big Ten forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 4
Trey Kaufman-Renn News / ESPN / November 4

Purdue F Kaufman-Renn (hip) misses opener

No. 1 Purdue was without starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn on Tuesday night for its season opener against Evansville because of a hip injury.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 4
Purdue's Intense Season-Opening Hype Video Has Boilermaker Fans Ready for Tipoff

Purdue's Intense Season-Opening Hype Video Has Boilermaker Fans Ready for Tipoff

The season has finally arrived. After a long wait, Purdue returns to regular season action on Tuesday night, hosting Evansville inside Mackey Arena. It's the first test for the top-ranked Boilermakers, who have their sights set on winning a national championship.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Purdue's Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season

Purdue's Braden Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season

Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.

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