Trey Kaufman-Renn led No. 17 Purdue to a hard-fought victory over No. 13 Oregon, finishing the game with 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 65-58 win on Saturday.
Despite a rocky start, missing his first six attempts, Kaufman-Renn rebounded to shoot 7 for 20 and converted all nine of his free throw attempts. Braden Smith contributed significantly with 15 points and seven rebounds, helping the Boilermakers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) secure their seventh consecutive victory.
Nate Bittle was the standout for Oregon (15-3, 4-3), scoring 18 points, while Jackson Shelstad added 15 points and five rebounds. Unfortunately for the Ducks, their shooting woes continued, as they managed only 36% from the field, including a disappointing 7 of 29 from beyond the arc.
Oregon made a push, narrowing the gap to 42-41 with a three-pointer from Shelstad. However, Kaufman-Renn quickly responded, scoring six consecutive points. Even when Shelstad brought Oregon closer again at 52-48, Kaufman-Renn’s two free throws and Smith’s four-point burst extended Purdue’s lead to 58-48 with just 2:33 remaining.
In the first half, Shelstad’s eight points helped Oregon take a narrow 31-30 lead, limiting Purdue to a mere 31.3% shooting percentage.
Takeaways
Purdue: The Boilermakers completed a successful West Coast trip in the restructured Big Ten, following their victory against Washington with this win over Oregon. With seven straight wins, including six in conference play, they now sit in second place in the Big Ten, gearing up for three home games.
Oregon: The Ducks have faced challenges at home, suffering all three of their losses on their own court. They currently hold a 7-3 home record, with a concerning 1-3 mark in conference play, while they remain undefeated in true road and neutral-site games.
Key moment
After trailing 33-30 early in the second half, Purdue responded with an 11-point run that turned the tide of the game. Caleb Furst initiated the scoring with a dunk, followed by Kaufman-Renn, and a 3-pointer from Camden Heidi capped the run, putting the Boilermakers ahead 39-33 with 13:29 left.
Key stat
Purdue’s bench contributed 17 points, with nine coming from Heidi, while Oregon’s reserves managed only eight points.
Up next
Purdue: The Boilermakers will host Ohio State on Tuesday.
Oregon: The Ducks will remain home to face Washington on Tuesday.
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