UConn defeats Purdue basketball in final exhibition game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
UConn defeated Purdue 76-53 in an exhibition game held at PeoplesBank Arena. Purdue struggled with shooting and turnovers, making only 5 of 21 shots early in the game. The Huskies led 35-20 at halftime, holding Purdue to 26.7% shooting in the first half. Purdue's next challenge is the regular season opener against Gonzaga on Nov. 2.
- •UConn holds Purdue to 26.7% shooting in the first half
- •Purdue makes just 1 of 14 three-point attempts before halftime
- •Jayden Ross leads UConn with 13 points
- •CJ Cox scores a game-high 18 points for Purdue
- •Purdue's regular season opener is against Gonzaga on Nov. 2
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — UConn humbles Purdue basketball in final exhibition tune up
"Purdue led briefly at UConn before the Huskies turned it on and held Purdue to a cold shooting first half.
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