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Auburn vs. Purdue: Clash of Titans in Indy Classic
21 Dec
Summary
- No. 21 Auburn faces No. 6 Purdue in the neutral-site Indy Classic.
- Auburn's Keyshawn Hall averages 20.9 points and 8.8 rebounds.
- Purdue boasts a balanced offense, ranking 25th in field goal percentage.
The No. 21 Auburn Tigers and the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers are slated to face off in a highly anticipated neutral-site game at the Indy Classic. Both teams bring formidable offensive firepower to the court, with Auburn averaging 86.5 points per game and Purdue just behind at 84.6 points per contest. The Tigers will rely on transfer forward Keyshawn Hall, who has quickly become a go-to scorer.
Hall, averaging 20.9 points and 8.8 rebounds, has impressed his coach with his scoring versatility and ability to finish through contact. Auburn also features other key contributors like Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy. The Tigers have won three of their last four games, with their losses this season coming against top-10 ranked opponents.
Purdue, led by coach Matt Painter, has also displayed strong offensive efficiency, ranking 25th nationally in field goal percentage. Guards Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith, along with forwards Trey Kaufman-Renn and center Oscar Cluff, spearhead the Boilermakers' balanced attack. This game carries a revenge element for Purdue, who lost to Auburn nearly a year ago.
