INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Purdue delivered a commanding performance Saturday at Victory Field, defeating Auburn 88-60 in a nonconference men’s basketball game. The Boilermakers seized control with a 46-point first half and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second before a crowd of 16,912.

Braden Smith orchestrated Purdue’s offense with 14 assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn powered the inside attack with 18 points. The Boilermakers shot 55.9% from the field and a perfect 10 for 10 from the free-throw line. Kevin Overton led Auburn with 22 points, but the Tigers struggled offensively, shooting just 36.2% overall.

The victory improved Purdue’s record to 11-1, while Auburn fell to 8-4.