In a pivotal Big Ten matchup, No. 20 Purdue triumphed over UCLA with a 76-66 victory. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the Boilermakers, scoring 29 points and helping his team break a four-game losing streak. A decisive 12-0 run tilted the game in Purdue's favor, overshadowing UCLA's efforts, including their superior rebounding. Despite shooting 48%, UCLA struggled offensively in crucial moments, missing key shots in the final minutes. The defeat severely impacted UCLA's chances of a favorable seed in the conference tournament, marking a significant moment in the collegiate basketball season.
Kaufman-Renn was a menace no matter who the Bruins assigned to defend him, finishing with 29 points on 11-for-15 shooting to help Purdue end its four-game losing streak.
When Camden Heide added a three-pointer, No. 20 Purdue was ahead by nine points and well on the way to a 76-66 victory that essentially ended the Bruins' hopes of a top-four finish in the Big Ten.
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