Purdue’s Streak Ends as Ohio State Surges Back for a 73-70 Victory
Purdue basketball saw its impressive winning streak come to an unexpected halt at the hands of Ohio State in a thrilling 73-70 loss at Mackey Arena on January 21, 2025. The Boilermakers, who had been riding high on a seven-game win streak, looked poised for another victory after building a 13-point lead by halftime. However, the Buckeyes stormed back in the second half, fueled by a blistering 17-2 run to open the period, eventually securing the upset.
Purdue led the game 41-28 at the break, with Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the charge with 14 points and six rebounds. The Boilermakers shot an impressive 60% from the field in the first half and appeared in control. But the momentum shifted dramatically after the break, with Ohio State finding its rhythm from beyond the arc. Micah Parrish, who had a standout performance, made six three-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points. His sharp shooting sparked a 12-0 run that gave Ohio State its first significant lead of the game at 68-59.
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The Boilermakers tried to fight back, pulling within one point with an eight-point run of their own. Trey Kaufman-Renn, who finished with a game-high 26 points, continued to deliver clutch baskets, but it wasn’t enough. With just 29 seconds left, a jumper from Ohio State's John Mobley Jr. put the Buckeyes up by three, and Purdue’s final attempts to tie the game fell short. Despite forcing 18 turnovers, Purdue struggled from beyond the three-point line, making only three out of ten attempts compared to Ohio State's 11 of 23.
Braden Smith, who had been a key player in previous games, was sidelined in the first half due to foul trouble. He played just 10 minutes before halftime and finished the game with 11 points and eight assists. Fletcher Loyer, who had been hot for Purdue recently, struggled to find his shot in the second half but managed to contribute 16 points.
Ohio State’s comeback was made possible by solid performances from Devin Royal (16 points) and Bruce Thornton (11 points). The Buckeyes had been on a three-game losing streak before this victory, and the win against Purdue marks a significant turnaround. They overcame a slow start and found success with their three-point shooting, particularly in the second half.
The loss ended Purdue's 26-game home winning streak and dropped their record to 15-5 overall and 7-2 in Big Ten play. Purdue will look to bounce back on Friday when they host Michigan. For Ohio State, the win was a crucial one, improving their record to 11-8 and 3-5 in the Big Ten, and giving them momentum heading into their upcoming game against Iowa.
This game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams exchanging runs and big shots throughout. While Purdue will likely reflect on their inability to close out the game, Ohio State will savor this hard-fought victory as they continue to battle through the Big Ten.
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