Purdue Dominates Minnesota in Convincing Win
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Mackey Arena
Purdue Boilermakers 85, Minnesota Golden Gophers 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers?
Purdue Boilermakers beat Minnesota Golden Gophers 85-57 at Mackey Arena on December 10, 2025.
Who was favored in Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers?
Purdue Boilermakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3200 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
The Purdue Boilermakers delivered a commanding performance against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, securing an 85-57 victory at Mackey Arena. This game showcased Purdue's strong home advantage, as they improved their record to 10-1 while Minnesota fell to 5-6. The Boilermakers, despite a recent loss to Iowa State, had been performing well at home, boasting a record of 6-1 at Mackey Arena this season. Their scoring average at home, prior to this game, was an impressive 83.5 points per game, while allowing 70.8 points.
In contrast, Minnesota had a mixed recent form, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, including a win against Indiana in their previous outing. However, they struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-2 this season. Their scoring average was lower than Purdue's, at 72.5 points per game, with an average of 68.3 points allowed.
This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these two teams this season, with Purdue having won the first encounter 81-61 on January 3, 2025. The Boilermakers have now established a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head record against Minnesota for this season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams had been fielding their regular lineups in recent games. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Purdue significantly, with a spread of -19.5 and a moneyline of -3200 for the Boilermakers, while Minnesota was set at +1400.
The conditions at Mackey Arena were conducive to a high-scoring game, with a total set at 143.5, reflecting expectations for offensive output from both teams. Purdue's offensive strategy was evident in their scoring plays, which included multiple free throws in the second half, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on opportunities at the charity stripe.
As the game unfolded, viewers could observe Purdue's dominance in both offensive and defensive aspects, with their ability to control the pace and rhythm of the game ultimately leading to a comfortable victory. The Boilermakers' performance solidified their status as a formidable contender in the league this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PUR -19.5 | 143.5 o -108 / u -112 | Minnesota Golden Gophers +1400 · Purdue Boilermakers -3200 |
Leaders
- PointsBraden Smith15Purdue Boilermakers
- AssistsBraden Smith12Purdue Boilermakers
- ReboundsOscar Cluff11Purdue Boilermakers
- PointsJaylen Crocker-Johnson17Minnesota Golden Gophers
- AssistsIsaac Asuma5Minnesota Golden Gophers
- ReboundsIsaac Asuma5Minnesota Golden Gophers
Recent form
Purdue Boilermakers
Last 10: 8-2Streak L183.5 scored · 70.8 allowed per game6-1 at home
- L58-81vs Iowa State CyclonesDec 6
- W81-65at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 3
- W109-62vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 28
- W86-56vs Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 22
- W80-71vs Memphis TigersNov 20
- W97-79vs Akron ZipsNov 17
- W87-80at Alabama Crimson TideNov 14
- W87-77vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 8
- W82-51vs Evansville Purple AcesNov 4
- L68-86at Michigan WolverinesMar 15
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.5 scored · 68.3 allowed per game0-2 away
- W73-64vs Indiana HoosiersDec 4
- L75-86at Santa Clara BroncosNov 29
- L68-72vs Stanford CardinalNov 28
- L65-77vs San Francisco DonsNov 22
- W66-54vs Chicago State CougarsNov 19
- W72-65vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 16
- L60-83at Missouri TigersNov 13
- W95-50vs Alcorn State BravesNov 8
- W87-60vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 4
- L64-72vs Northwestern WildcatsMar 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Minnesota Golden Gophers | Purdue Boilermakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-56 | 31-58 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 6-25 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 42 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 15-22 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 32 |
| Assists | 15 | 22 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 32 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-39Oscar Cluff made Layup. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half32-42Braden Smith made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half32-45C.J. Cox made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oscar Cluff.
- 2nd Half32-47Fletcher Loyer made Layup. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half32-50Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trey Kaufman-Renn.
- 2nd Half32-52Oscar Cluff made Jumper. Assisted by Fletcher Loyer.
- 2nd Half32-54Daniel Jacobsen made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-56Daniel Jacobsen made Dunk. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half34-56Cade Tyson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-58Trey Kaufman-Renn made Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half34-60Daniel Jacobsen made Dunk. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half34-62Trey Kaufman-Renn made Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half34-64Trey Kaufman-Renn made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-64Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-66Braden Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-66Kai Shinholster made Layup. Assisted by Cade Tyson.
- 2nd Half38-69Gicarri Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half38-70Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-70Cade Tyson made Layup. Assisted by Grayson Grove.
- 2nd Half41-70Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-70Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-73Omer Mayer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
- 2nd Half44-73Isaac Asuma made Layup. Assisted by Cade Tyson.
- 2nd Half44-74Oscar Cluff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-75Oscar Cluff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-75Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half47-77Gicarri Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-78Jack Benter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-78Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-80Omer Mayer made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-80Langston Reynolds made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kai Shinholster.
- 2nd Half51-83Liam Murphy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Benter.
- 2nd Half52-83Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-83Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-83Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-83Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-83Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-83Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-84Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-85Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Purdue Boilermakers, below favours Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Venue
- Mackey ArenaWest Lafayette, IN
- Attendance14876
- OfficialsBrian Dorsey, Paul Szelc, Randy Richardson
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