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Purdue Rises to No. 1, Coach Hits 500 Wins
11/20/2025
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Story summary
- Purdue reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 on November 18 after defeating No. 8 Alabama 87-80.
- Braden Smith scored 29 points, including 21 in the second half.
- Matt Painter, Purdue head coach, earned his 500th career victory with this win.
- Purdue will face Memphis in the Bahamas.
- Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has a 1-2 start and is seeking a reliable lineup amid early-season challenges.
