The Boilermakers led by six with 7:16 to go before going ice cold. Ohio State capitalized to put a damper on Purdue's recent success.
Purdue's home winning streak ended at 26 games on Tuesday night, with Ohio State pulling off a 73-70 upset at Mackey Arena.
Micah Parrish scored a career-high 22 points, helping Ohio State rally from a 16-point first-half deficit to a 73-70 win over No. 11 Purdue.
May, when discussing the game, threw some big complements Painter's way as he previewed the matchup with the media.
Ohio State fans are living in the moment. One day after the Buckeyes took home the national championship with a win over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Ohio State doubled down and beat No. 11 Purdue in West Lafayette, 73-70.
The Boilermakers led by 15 late in the first half before Ohio State’s comeback. Hear what Matt Painter said after the loss.
Devin Royal, Ohio State's second-leading scorer, will return for the Buckeyes in Tuesday night's game against Purdue on Peacock.
Micah Parrish scored 17 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, helping Ohio State rally from a 16-point first-half deficit and fueling a 15-0 run in the closing
Purdue's seven-game winning streak has propelled them in the latest bracket projections from the experts. The Boilermakers are now considered a No. 2 seed.
A relentless effort on the glass from Trey Kaufman-Renn helped Purdue's Gicarri Harris knock down a wide open 3-point shot in the first half against Ohio State.
It’s a busy Tuesday in college basketball highlighted by tonight’s tilt in the Big Ten featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-5, 10-8) and the Purdue Boilermakers (7-1, 15-4). Ohio State lost at home Friday night in overtime to the Indiana Hoosiers, 89-88. Purdue is 6-0 in 2025. Their most recent win was Saturday at Oregon, 65-58.