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Purdue's 100th Sellout: Boilermakers Top Iowa 79-72

1/15/2026

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Summary

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The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 79-72 at Mackey Arena, improving to 16-1 overall, 6-0 in the Big Ten, and extending their eight-game winning streak.
This game marked Purdue's 100th consecutive sellout.
Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half.
Bennett Stirtz scored 19 points.
Purdue's defense tightened after Iowa led by nine points early in the second half, producing key points down the stretch.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, the NCAA implemented the "one-and-done" rule, allowing college basketball players to enter the NBA draft after one year. This change notably affected programs like Purdue University, which has produced over 30 NBA players, including Glenn Robinson, who scored 30 points in the 1994 Final Four. Purdue's recent 100th consecutive sellout highlights the growing popularity and financial stakes in college basketball.

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Story summary

The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 79-72 at Mackey Arena, improving to 16-1 overall, 6-0 in the Big Ten, and extending their eight-game winning streak.
This game marked Purdue's 100th consecutive sellout.
Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half.
Bennett Stirtz scored 19 points.
Purdue's defense tightened after Iowa led by nine points early in the second half, producing key points down the stretch.

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