The Purdue men’s basketball team is on a roll as it enters 2024.
On a five-game win streak, the Boilermakers (12-1) are coming off an 80-53 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 29. While it is ranked No. 1 in the nationPurdue’s lone loss came at the hands of fellow Big Ten Conference foe Northwestern in overtime.
Purdue vs. Maryland player ratings:Another Zach Edey double-double, Braden Smith stuffs stat sheet
Tonight the Boilermakers return to league play on the road against Maryland (9-4). Sam King will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.
Final: Purdue 67, Maryland 53
The No. 1 team in the country wins again. Purdue was led by Zach Edey’s 23 points and 12 rebounds. Braden Smith added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Lance Jones had 11 points.
Purdue shot 46% from the floor while Maryland was at 34%.
3:41 left 2H: Purdue continues to have a comfortable lead
This game hasn’t been particularly close at any point tonight. Maryland finally got above 30% for shooting from the floor, but the Boilermakers are still cruising. Zach Edey has a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Braden Smith has had a quietly great game of 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Purdue 61, Maryland 43
7:59 left 2H: Purdue shooting well from 3-point range
The Boilers have made 8 of 16 3-point attempts. Lance Jones is 3 for 9 and Fletcher Loyer is 2 for 3.
Purdue 55, Maryland 36
12:08 left 2H: Purdue leads by 20
Things just keep getting better for Purdue. The Boilermakers have improved their shooting and are now at 53% from the floor. Zach Edey is up to 18 points and 8 rebounds.
Purdue 52, Maryland 32
17:25 left 2H: Purdue starts second half strong
The Boilermakers have outscored the Terrapins 8-4 to begin the second half. Lance Jones has 2 3s to start.
Purdue 40, Maryland 23
Halftime: Purdue 32, Maryland 19
Zach Edey has 12 points and 4 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer has 8 points. Purdue shot 45% from the floor while Maryland shot 25%.
3:16 left 1H: Purdue extends its lead against Maryland
Zach Edey, the only player in double digits, sits at 10 points. Fletcher Loyer has made 2 3-pointers.
Purdue 26, Maryland 14
7:27 left 1H: Maryland struggles to make shots
The Boilermakers are shooting 47% from the floor (9-19). Maryland, on the other hand, has made just 22% (4-14). One area the Terrapins are performing better than Purdue is rebounds, however. Maryland has 14 (7 offensive) while the Boilers have 11 (2 offensive).
Purdue 21, Maryland 12
11:12 left 1H: Purdue up by 9 on Maryland
Zach Edey has been dunking all over Maryland. Edey has 8 points. The Boilermakers have made 54% of their shots from the floor.
Purdue 16, Maryland 7
17:26 left 1H: Purdue starts the game on a roll
It’s all Purdue so far. Both Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn have 3 points for the Boilermakers.
Purdue 8, Maryland 0
Purdue basketball start time vs. Maryland
7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland
What channel is Purdue basketball on?
TV: Peacock
Radio: Purdue Sports Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis), with Rob Blackman (play-by-play) and Bobby Riddell (analysis)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channel 83, Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling
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Purdue basketball schedule
| Day, date | location, opponent | time, TV/result |
| Oct. 28Saturday | at Arkansas (exhibition) | L, 81-77, OT |
| Nov. 1Wednesday | vs. Grace (exhibition) | W, 98-51 |
| Nov. 6Monday | vs. Samford | W, 98-46 |
| Nov. 10Friday | vs. Morehead State | W, 87-57 |
| Nov. 13Monday | vs. Xavier | W, 83-71 |
| Nov. 20Monday | vs. Gonzaga in Hawaii | W, 73-63 |
| Nov. 21Tuesday | vs. Tennessee in Hawaii | W, 71-67 |
| Nov. 22Wednesday | vs. Marquette in Hawaii | W, 78-75 |
| Nov. 28Tuesday | vs. Texas Southern | W, 99-67 |
| Dec. 1Friday | at Northwestern | L, 92-88, OT |
| Dec. 4Monday | vs. Iowa | W, 87-68 |
| Dec. 9Saturday | vs. Alabama in Toronto | W, 92-86 |
| Dec. 16Saturday | vs. Arizona in Indianapolis | W, 92-84 |
| Dec. 21Thursday | vs. Jacksonville | W, 100-57 |
| Dec. 29Friday | vs. Eastern Kentucky | W, 80-53 |
| Jan. 2Tuesday | at Maryland | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 5Friday | vs. Illinois | 8:30 p.m., FS1 |
| Jan. 9Tuesday | at Nebraska | 9 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 13Saturday | vs. Penn State | 2:15 p.m., BTN |
| Jan. 16Tuesday | at Indiana | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 20Saturday | at Iowa | 2 p.m., FS1 |
| Jan. 23Tuesday | vs. Michigan | 9 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 28Sunday | at Rutgers | 1 p.m., Fox |
| Jan. 31Wednesday | vs. Northwestern | 6:30 p.m., BTN |
| Feb. 4Sunday | at Wisconsin | 1 p.m., CBS |
| Feb. 10Saturday | vs. Indiana | 8 p.m., Fox |
| Feb. 15Thursday | vs. Minnesota | 8:30 p.m., BTN |
| Feb. 18Sunday | at Ohio State | 1 p.m., CBS |
| Feb. 22Thursday | vs. Rutgers | 7 p.m., FS1 |
| Feb. 25Sunday | at Michigan | 2 p.m., CBS |
| March 2Saturday | vs. Michigan State | 8 p.m., Fox |
| March 5Tuesday | at Illinois | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| March 10Sunday, | vs. Wisconsin, | 12:30 p.m., Fox |
| March 13-17 | Big Ten tournament in Minneapolis |
