Purdue was eliminated in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament after shooting just 33.8% from the field in a loss to Michigan. Despite leading in both two-point and three-point percentage during the conference season, the Boilermakers struggled to make shots in the crucial game. Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn expressed frustration over the missed opportunities and the disappointment of the loss. Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 24 points but struggled with his shooting percentage. Michigan dominated in the second half, turning a four-point halftime lead into an 18-point victory. Purdue will now shift their focus to the NCAA Tournament, with Smith emphasizing the importance of regrouping and moving on from the loss. Head coach Matt Painter acknowledged the need to improve in their half court defense and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back. Purdue will now await their seed and first-round opponent when the NCAA Tournament bracket is released on Sunday.
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