Kaufman-Renn completed with 23 factors as Purdue (17-5, 9-2 Huge Ten) erased a seven-point first half deficit to beat their greatest rival.
Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana (14-8, 5-6) with 25 factors. Trey Galloway had 15 factors and Oumar Ballo added 14 factors and eight rebounds. The Hoosiers have misplaced three straight and 6 of seven.
There have been six lead modifications within the last 4 minutes — the final coming when Kaufman-Renn made a 12-foot hook shot to offer Purdue a 77-76 lead. The Boilermakers closed it out on the free throw line.
Takeaways
Indiana: The Hoosiers have struggled all season in opposition to higher groups, however this sport was the exception. They took a halftime lead with their finest half of the season and although they fell simply quick, it was a promising signal from a staff that is been reeling.
Purdue: Coach Matt Painter has had the higher hand on this collection lately with gritty, powerful, overachieving rosters. Every week between video games might need contributed to a gradual begin, however Smith and Kaufman-Renn did simply sufficient to win.
Key second
Indiana had an opportunity to regain the lead within the closing seconds, however guard Myles Rice misplaced the ball as he drove towards the basket with 3.3 seconds to go. Purdue grabbed the free ball and the Hoosiers have been pressured to foul.
Key stat
Indiana had 20 turnovers to 10 for Purdue. That gave the Boilermakers a decisive 26-15 scoring benefit off turnovers.
Up subsequent
Each groups are again in motion Wednesday night time. Indiana is at Wisconsin, and Purdue is at Iowa.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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