Akron Zips @ Purdue Boilermakers
No. 2 Purdue hosts Akron following Smith's 29-point showing
Akron Zips (3-0) at Purdue Boilermakers (3-0)
West Lafayette, Indiana; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Purdue hosts Akron after Braden Smith scored 29 points in Purdue's 87-80 victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Purdue finished 24-12 overall a season ago while going 14-2 at home. The Boilermakers shot 48.6% from the field and 38.2% from 3-point range last season.
Akron went 28-7 overall a season ago while going 8-4 on the road. The Zips averaged 84.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 75.0 last season.
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Game Information
Mackey Arena
7:30 PM, November 16, 2025Coverage: BTN
West Lafayette, IN
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
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