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Live Game Thread & Updates for No. 7 Purdue vs. Indiana

The rivalry game between No. 7 Purdue and Indiana gets renewed on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Follow along for the latest updates throughout the game.
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Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) drives to the basket.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana makes its way to Mackey Arena for a rematch with No. 7 Purdue on Friday night. The Hoosiers won the first game 72-67 in Bloomington, which means the Boilermakers will be hungry for revenge on their home floor.

This is an important game to Purdue for a variety of reasons. The Boilermakers are wanting to bounce back from a loss to Michigan on Tuesday and help itself in terms of seeding for the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments next month.

For the senior trio of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue needs a win so they can finish with a 4-4 record against Indiana. There's a lot at stake in West Lafayette.

Follow along throughout the game as Purdue Boilermakers On SI provides live updates. You can refresh this page frequently for the latest news, analysis, and more.

Indiana vs. #7 Purdue live game blog

2nd half

FINAL — Purdue 93, Indiana 64. Purdue was dominant from start to finish, improving to 22-5 on the year and 12-4 in Big Ten play. Trey Kaufman-Renn had 20 points and six rebounds, Braden Smith had 15 points and eight assists and Fletcher Loyer scored 18 points and didn't miss a shot.

1:40 — Matt Painter is emptying his bench as Purdue leads 89-62 with less than two minutes to play. Mackey Arena gives that group a big ovation.

3:34 — Final media timeout of the game and Purdue owns an 89-57 advantage. Indiana is shooting 52.3% from the floor, only has 10 turnovers and is losing this game by 32 points. It's an insane day for the Boilermakers.

5:07 — Another Boiler bucket from Omer Mayer. It's 87-53 and Indiana calls timeout.

5:37 — Gicarri Harris had a three-point attempt blocked, but Trey Kaufman-Renn chased it down and got the ball to Omer Mayer, who buried a long three. Mackey Arena erupted, as Purdue took an 85-53 lead on the Hoosiers.

7:47 — We're a the third media timeout of the second half and Purdue owns a 76-51 lead. The Boilermakers have just everything from the floor today. They're shooting 65.9% from the floor and 61.5% from three-point range. Everything has gone right for the home team tonight.

8:50 — An "IU sucks!" chant breaks out as Purdue owns a 24-point lead late in this game.

11:08 — Second media timeout of the second half and Purdue owns a 68-45 lead on Indiana. Lamar Wilkerson has gotten into a bit of rhythm here, but it hasn't mattered. He's up to 12 points for the game after scoring just two in the first 20 minutes. The Boilers are 10-of-14 from the floor in the first half and have forced three Indiana turnovers.

13:30 — Everything is going right for Purdue tonight. Fletcher Loyer throws a perfect lob to Oscar Cluff, then Braden Smith gets a steal and gets the ball to Gicarri Harris for an easy bucket. It's 66-40 Boilermakers.

15:53 — Trey Kaufman-Renn is just feasting on Indiana's bigs. He's up to 20 points. The Hoosiers have no answers. Darian DeVries takes another timeout as Purdue's lead balloons back up to 23 points at 58-35. Purdue is 5-of-6 from the floor to start the second half.

17:41 — An outstanding start to the second half for Purdue. Fletcher Loyer knocks down two threes on back-to-back possessions and the Boilermakers push the lead out to 22 points at 54-32. Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn both have 16 points. Timeout IU.

Immediately after those threes, Braden Smith went in front of The Paint Crew and urged them to get on their feet. This building got loud.

1st half

HALF — This bucket from Trey Kaufman-Renn was outstanding. Tremendous effort and finish. Was able to step to the line and add a free throw.

HALF — Purdue 46, Indiana 29. Nick Dorn hit a three-pointer at the buzzer for Indiana but the ball was still in his hand when the clock expired. It won't count and the Boilermakers own a 17-point advantage at the break.

You can't say enough about Purdue's seniors tonight. Trey Kaufman-Renn has 14, Braden Smith has 13 and Fletcher Loyer scored 10. They have accounted for 37 of Purdue's 46 points tonight.

Reed Bailey provided Indiana with a nice post presence offensively, scoring eight points. Tucker DeVries also had eight.

2:44 — A chaotic moment turns into an and-one opportunity from Trey Kaufman-Renn. He lost the basketball, collected it, shed off a few Indiana defenders like a fullback and got the basket and a foul. A really strong finish for the senior forward.

3:42 — Final media timeout of the first half and Purdue leads Indiana 34-21. The senior trio of Braden Smith (11), Trey Kaufman-Renn (9) and Fletcher Loyer (7) have combined for 27 of Purdue's 34 points in the first 16 minutes. Indiana hasn't shot poorly from the floor, going 8-of-18, but six turnovers have been costly. Purdue is also shooting just under 58% from the floor.

4:23 — Braden Smith is already up to 11 points after making a pair of free throws. Purdue now has its biggest lead of the game at 32-18.

6:52 — Purdue is relentless right now. Lamar Wilkerson misses a three-pointer, then Trey Kaufman-Renn gets a bucket and adds one more from the free throw line. It's 26-14, with Purdue's senior trio accounting for 21 of the team's 26 points.

7:34 — Third media timeout and Purdue has a 23-14 advantage. Indiana is really struggling to get good looks at the basket. Tucker DeVries has been the entire offense essentially, scoring eight points for the Hoosiers. So far, the Boilers hhave been able to keep IU at an arm's length after that 10-3 start.

9:20 — Defense turns to offense for Purdue. Oscar Cluff blocked a shot and the Boilers were able to take advantage, getting a bucket from Trey Kaufman-Renn. Purdue put itself ahead 19-10 with that sequence.

11:16 — We've reached the second media timeout and Purdue leads Indiana 15-8. The Boilers are 5-of-10 from the floor and 3-of-4 from three-point range. Both Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer have five points. The Boilermakers continue to make life difficult for Indiana on the defensive end. IU already has four turnovers in this game.

12:20 — Gicarri Harris comes into the game and knocks down a triple to put Purdue ahead 13-6. Tucker DeVries is the only Hoosier with points right now. The Boilermakers aren't letting Lamar Wilkerson get open right now, he has just one shot attempt through eight minutes.

14:31 — Fletcher Loyer getting it done on both ends, taking a charge on Indiana's latest possession.

15:30 — First media timeout and Purdue leads 10-3. That was an excellent defensive start for Purdue. Indiana is just 1-of-5 to start the game. Fletcher Loyer with 5 early points for the Boilermakers.

16:41 — Purdue has knocked down its first two three-point attempts and has done a good job on the defensive end. Indiana's only bucket is a contested three from Tucker DeVries. The Boilermakers lead the Hoosiers 8-3 after a pair of free throws from Fletcher Loyer.

19:11 — Really good first defensive possession for Purdue, forcing Lamar Wilkerson into a travel late in the shot clock. Braden Smith then knocks down an open triple to give Purdue an early 3-0 lead.

Pregame

  • This is going to be another incredible environment inside Mackey Arena. Purdue fans are out in full force, creating a lot of noise and energy before tipoff. This is what the rivalry game is all about.
  • Indiana gets welcomed to the floor with a loud chorus of boos

Starting lineups

  • Indiana — #3 Lamar Wilkerson (G), #5 Conor Enright (G), #4 Sam Alexis (F), #7 Nick Dorn (F), #12 Tucker DeVries (F).
  • Purdue — #0 CJ Cox (G), #2 Fletcher Loyer (G), #3 Braden Smith (G), #4 Trey Kaufman-Renn (F), #45 Oscar Cluff (C).

Availability report

  • Indiana — OUT: #2 Jason Drake, #10 Josh Harris. QUESTIONABLE: None.
  • Purdue — OUT: None. QUESTIONABLE: None.

Tipoff between Indiana and No. 7 Purdue is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on FOX.

How to watch Indiana vs. #7 Purdue

  • What: Big Ten Conference game/Rivalry game
  • Date: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
  • Tipoff time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (14,876 capacity)
  • TV: FOX
  • App: FOX Sports
  • Announcers: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Steve Smith (analyst), Allison Williams (reporter)
  • 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 84; View all listings: CLICK HERE
  • Radio announcers: Rob Blackman (play-by-play), Bobby Riddell (analyst), Wes Scott (producer).

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DUSTIN SCHUTTE

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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