The Purdue Boilermakers are set to face off against the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup at Mackey Arena. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Current standings indicate that Purdue comes into the game with an 8-5 record, while Ohio State boasts an impressive 11-2 record. Purdue has an average scoring output of 73.7 points per game, ranking them 76th in college basketball. Defensively, they allow 64.0 points per game, placing them 182nd overall. The Boilermakers have a solid scoring differential, outpacing opponents by 9.7 points per game with a total differential of +126.
In terms of three-point shooting, Purdue hits approximately 7.3 three-pointers per contest at a rate of 35.6%, which ranks 98th and 44th in college basketball, respectively. On the other hand, their opponents average 6.4 makes from beyond the arc with a shooting percentage of 30.7%.
Ohio State, on the other hand, presents a formidable challenge with their +327 scoring differential, outscoring their opponents by an impressive 25.1 points per game, making them 15th in college basketball with 86.3 points per game. Defensively, they yield only 61.2 points per contest, ranking 127th. The Buckeyes are known for their three-point shooting, averaging 6.8 three-pointers made per game while their rivals sink 5.9; however, Ohio State’s shooting percentage from deep stands at 27.7%.
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With both teams showing strong performance in different facets of the game, this matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two significant programs in the Big Ten conference.