Live Game Thread & Updates for No. 6 Purdue vs. Marquette
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For the fourth consecutive year, Purdue and Marquette are going head-to-head in non-conference play. The two teams have had some entertaining battles over the years as two of college basketball's top programs.
Saturday, the two teams meet on the hardwood again. Follow along throughout the afternoon for live updates, news and analysis from the game. You can refresh your browser to get the latest updates during the matchup between the Boilermakers and Golden Eagles.
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1st half
2:19 — Purdue comes out of the timeout and immediately goes on a 6-0 run, then forces a turnover. Braden Smith knocked down a jumper, then stole the basketball and got the ball to Gicarri Harris for a layup. Oscar Cluff then bullies his way to the rim for another easy two. Boilers lead this 34-19.
3:46 — We're at the final media timeout of the first half and Purdue's lead has been sliced to 28-19. Royce Parham has come off the bench and given Marquette a spark with 7 points. The Boilermakers have had an advantage inside, but that's closed up in the last few minutes.
6:11 — Purdue continues to do a really good job on the defensive end. Marquette has seven turnovers and is struggling to get good looks. Daniel Jacobsen doing a great job on the interior. The Boilermakers haven't played their best basketball, but it's been enough to keep the Golden Eagles at a distance. It's 27-16.
7:58 — Daniel Jacobsen checks back into the ball game and gets 4 quick points. Purdue is on a 16-4 run and owns a 25-12 lead at the third media timeout of the half. Fletcher Loyer still leads the way with 6 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn has 2 points and 6 rebounds.
9:41 — Oscar Cluff gets fouled again. Marquette really has no answer for the Purdue big man. He has the opportunity to put up some big numbers today. Purdue leads 19-8 and is on a 10-0 run.
11:34 — Purdue leads Marquette 14-8 at the second media timeout. The Boilermakers aren't backing away from the physicality. We've seen strong drives to the basket by Fletcher Loyer and Gicarri Harris. There's also an effort to get Oscar Cluff the ball in the post and draw fouls on Marquette. Loyer is already up to 6 points for the Boilers. Braden Smith has 3 assists.
15:35 — At the first media timeout, Purdue owns a 7-3 lead on Marquette. Purdue is shooting 3-of-6 from the floor, but already has three turnovers. Marquette is just 1-of-5 to start the game.
16:55 — It's been a sloppy start for both teams. We have six total turnovers (three by each team) in the first three minutes iof this contest.
18:57 — Purdue jumps out to a 3-0 lead thanks to a Fletcher Loyer triple. Oscar Cluff got a steal on the other end around the perimeter. Trey Kaufman-Renn calls a timeout after collecting an offensive rebound.
Pregame
Marquette's starters — #0 Nigel James Jr. (G), #2 Chase Ross (G), #10 Adrien Stevens (G), #18 Caedin Hamilton (F), #12 Ben Gold (F).
Purdue's starters — #0 CJ Cox (G), #2 Fletcher Loyer (G), #3 Braden Smith (G), #4 Trey Kaufman-Renn (F), #45 Oscar Cluff (C).
Purdue is at full strength vs. Marquette, per the Big Ten's availability report.
Tipoff between No. 6 Purdue and Marquette is set for 2 p.m. ET and the game will air on Peacock. This is the fourth straight meeting between the two teams.
How to watch
- What: Non-conference game
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
- Tipoff time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (14,876 capacity)
- TV: Peacock
- App: Peacock
- TV announcers: John Fanta (play-by-play), Jess Settles (analyst)
- Radio: Purdue Global Radio Network — WAZY 96.5 FM (Lafayette); WKJG 100.9 FM (Fort Wayne); WNDE 1260 AM (Indianapolis); WGBF 1280 (Evansville); Sirius XM 85; View all listings: CLICK HERE
- Radio announcers: Rob Blackman (play-by-play), Bobby Riddell (analyst), Wes Scott (producer).
Quick preview
Purdue enters Saturday's contest with a 9-1 record and is looking to get its 10th win of the 2025-26 campaign. Meanwhile, Marquette has limped through the first month of the season and is 5-5.
On paper, the Boilermakers have an advantage in nearly every regard. Led by Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue has the more offensively efficient team and is able to get points in the post or knock down shots from the perimeter. That's a combination that will be difficult for Marquette to stop.
Chase Ross is a star for the Golden Eagles, but he doesn't have many playmakers around him this year. Marquette shoots just 31.1% from three-point range and is one of the worst teams at defending the three-point line in college basketball. That's not a good combination.
Marquette's defense also hasn't been nearly as effective as it has been in previous years under Shaka Smart. Against a Purdue offense that doesn't often beat itself, it could be a long day for the Golden Eagles in West Lafayette.
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Dustin Schutte is the publisher of Purdue Boilermakers on SI and has spent more than a decade working in sports journalism. His career began in 2013, when he covered Big Ten football. He remained in that role for eight years before working at On SI to cover the Boilermakers. Dustin graduated from Manchester University in Indiana in 2010, where he played for the men's tennis team.
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