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Marquette Faces Uphill Battle Against #6 Purdue
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Purdue, ranked sixth nationally, faces Marquette in a significant Big Ten matchup.
- Purdue is projected to win with a 96% probability and a predicted score of 85-67.
- Marquette's Sean Jones returned from injury, contributing to their recent game.
The Purdue Boilermakers, currently ranked sixth in the nation, are set to host the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Purdue enters the contest with an impressive 9-1 record, including a 2-0 standing in Big Ten play, while Marquette holds a 5-5 record.
According to KenPom.com, Purdue has a commanding 96% probability of securing a victory, with a projected final score of 85-67. The analytics site also rated the game's excitement level at 29.3, ranking it as the 52nd most anticipated contest among Division 1 games scheduled for the day.
Marquette received a boost with the return of redshirt junior Sean Jones, who played 23 minutes and recorded eight points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals in their recent game. However, sophomore wing Damarius Owens missed that same game due to illness and did not travel with the team.
