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Braden Smith Takeover Lifts Purdue Basketball over Oakland's Upset Bid: Likes, Dislikes
Purdue aims to build on Fletcher Loyer's 30-point debut after an 82-51 win as Oakland seeks its first victory following a loss at Michigan.
- On Friday, Nov. 7, Purdue Boilermakers host Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana, with a 7 p.m. ET tip.
- After Purdue's opener in which Fletcher Loyer scored 30 points in an 82-51 win over Evansville Purple Aces, Oakland lost its opener at Michigan, compounding an early-season challenge.
- Purdue's 24-12 overall, 14-2 at home, and BetMGM sportsbook line of Boilermakers-31.5 with an over/under of 154.5 reflect strong team metrics ahead of the Oakland game.
- An IndyStar expert predicted Purdue will 'try to assert themselves on the boards,' with or without Trey Kaufman-Renn, as Oakland in Horizon League play averages 70.6 points and went 13.
- Looking ahead, Purdue's schedule shows games at Alabama on Nov. 13 and home dates Nov. 16 and Nov. 20 against Akron and Memphis in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Oakland Set to Face No. 1 Purdue
ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team is set to face the number one team in the nation, the Purdue Boilermakers inside Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Friday evening at 7 p.m. ET. This is the second consecutive season that Oakland has faced the number one team in the country, having played Kansas in 2024.
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