The first 11 minutes weren't pretty. Neither were the final 20. But Purdue basketball left USC's Galen Center still unbeaten in the Big Ten.

The Boilermakers were dominant in stretches after allowing a 16-0 run. They had to fight on to the end against the Trojans, though. Here's what stood out:

The #5 Purdue Boilermakers will hop on the plane and head out to sunny Los Angeles this weekend to take on the LA schools. Despite us still trying to wrap our heads around USC and UCLA being Big Ten teams,

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The Boilermakers have won nine straight, and seven in Big Ten play, yet have had some close calls. No matter, they know what they're after.

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue football staff's connection to USC's offensive players paid off twice in one day. Makai Saina has signed with Purdue, according to a report by On3's Pete Nakos. Saina was a 2024 Under Armour All-American but did not see the ...

BOTTOM LINE: USC faces No. 5 Purdue after Jordan Marsh scored 20 points in USC's 88-71 win over the Maryland Terrapins. The Trojans are 7-1 in home games. USC is 4-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Boilermakers are 6-0 against Big Ten opponents.

Hey, Purdue basketball fans, consider this scenario and see if these variables add up to a Boilermaker road win against USC. Senior Trey Kaufman-Renn only has five points and three rebounds, the Boilers shoot just 42% from the field, and the Trojans ...