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 Purdue Basketball Advances to Sweet 16 After Dominant Win Over McNeese State

Purdue Boilermakers Secure Spot in Sweet 16
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Purdue basketball is heading home in style after an impressive performance in the NCAA Tournament.

The No. 4-seed Boilermakers showcased their dominance in the second round of March Madness, securing a 76-62 victory over No. 12-seed McNeese State on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Their reward? A Sweet 16 showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday.

Purdue’s Performance: Teamwork and Efficiency

Purdue (24-11) extended its streak of second-round victories, marking its sixth consecutive appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2017. The Boilermakers left little room for an upset, controlling the game from start to finish.

The team excelled in ball movement, recording 17 assists on 23 made field goals. Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer led the charge with five assists each. Purdue’s outside shooting was on point, draining 11 of 26 three-pointers while outrebounding McNeese State by 17 boards.

Key Turning Point in Purdue’s Victory

McNeese State briefly held a 3-2 lead, but Purdue quickly took control. The Boilermakers hit their first six shots and combined sharp offense with strong defense to build a commanding first-half lead, extending it to as much as 22 points.

C.J. Cox electrified the crowd when he responded to a McNeese State score with a clutch step-back three-pointer at the shot clock buzzer, pushing Purdue’s lead to 30-13. The Cowboys struggled to recover from Purdue’s early offensive surge.

Top Performers in Purdue’s Win

Trey Kaufman-Renn: The standout center not only avoided foul trouble but delivered a massive performance with 22 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, securing his fourth double-double of the season.

Myles Colvin: The Providence-born guard contributed on both ends of the floor, scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds.

C.J. Cox: The Massachusetts native made a strong impact, finishing with 11 points and two assists while playing solid defense.

What’s Next for Purdue in the NCAA Tournament?

The Boilermakers will play in the Sweet 16 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday. Their opponent will be determined based on the outcome of the No. 8-seed Gonzaga vs. No. 1-seed Houston matchup, which tips off at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on TNT.

Stay tuned for updates on Purdue basketball’s March Madness journey as they look to make a deep tournament run!