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Purdue Dominates Nebraska in NCAAB Clash

Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · United Center

Purdue Boilermakers 74, Nebraska Cornhuskers 58, 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Purdue Boilermakers beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 74-58 at United Center on March 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Purdue Boilermakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the United Center, the Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a final score of 74-58. This victory marked Purdue's continued dominance over Nebraska, extending their winning streak against them to three games, as they had previously secured victories in both of their encounters this season. The Boilermakers now hold a 2-0 record against the Cornhuskers for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, having won 80-77 in their last meeting on February 11, 2026, and 104-68 in a previous matchup in January 2025.

Purdue entered this game with a record of 25-8, having gone 6-4 in their last ten games. They were on a one-game winning streak, averaging 79.1 points scored and allowing 74.2 points during that stretch. Their recent form included a win against Northwestern Wildcats just a day prior to this game, where they triumphed 81-68. The Boilermakers had a solid away record of 3-1 in their last four games, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.

On the other hand, Nebraska, with a record of 26-6, had also been performing decently, registering a 6-4 record in their last ten games. They were coming off a win against Iowa Hawkeyes, where they scored 84 points, but had faced challenges against top teams, including a loss to UCLA earlier in March. Nebraska's scoring average in their last five games was 75.8 points, while they allowed 67.8 points, indicating a competitive edge offensively, but they struggled defensively against Purdue.

The game was played under neutral conditions at the United Center, which typically provides a level playing field for both teams. The market had priced Purdue as the favorites, with a spread of -4.5 according to DraftKings, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure a win. The total for the game was set at 145.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.

In terms of injuries, there were no significant updates affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their strongest lineups. This was crucial, as both teams relied heavily on their star players to lead the charge.

As the game unfolded, Purdue quickly established control, consistently extending their lead throughout the match. Key plays included Fletcher Loyer's contributions from the free-throw line and a critical three-point jumper that pushed Purdue's lead to 70-52 in the second half. Nebraska struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short, particularly in the second half where they managed only 26 points compared to Purdue's 40.

Overall, this matchup showcased Purdue's ability to perform under pressure and their tactical execution against a formidable opponent. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances, with Purdue aiming to maintain their winning streak against Nebraska.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PUR -4.5	145.5 o -105 / u -115	Purdue Boilermakers -192 · Nebraska Cornhuskers +160

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Leaders

PointsPryce Sandfort15Nebraska Cornhuskers
AssistsSam Hoiberg4Nebraska Cornhuskers
ReboundsSam Hoiberg8Nebraska Cornhuskers
PointsFletcher Loyer19Purdue Boilermakers
AssistsBraden Smith10Purdue Boilermakers
ReboundsOscar Cluff9Purdue Boilermakers

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Nebraska Cornhuskers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W172.5 scored · 67.1 allowed per game4-2 at home

W84-75vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 8
L52-72at UCLA BruinsMar 4
W82-67at USC TrojansFeb 28
W74-61vs Maryland TerrapinsFeb 26
W87-64vs Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 21
L52-57at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 18
W68-49vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 14
L77-80vs Purdue BoilermakersFeb 11
W80-68at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 7
L69-78vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 1

Purdue Boilermakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W179.1 scored · 74.2 allowed per game3-1 away

W81-68vs Northwestern WildcatsMar 12
L93-97vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 7
W70-66at Northwestern WildcatsMar 5
L74-82at Ohio State BuckeyesMar 1
L74-76vs Michigan State SpartansFeb 27
W93-64vs Indiana HoosiersFeb 21
L80-91vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 17
W78-57at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 14
W80-77at Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 11
W68-64vs Oregon DucksFeb 7

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	Purdue Boilermakers	Nebraska Cornhuskers
Field goals	26-58	22-56
Field goal %	45	39
Three-pointers	10-31	10-31
Three-point %	32	32
Free throws	12-14	4-9
Free throw %	86	44
Rebounds	37	29
Offensive rebounds	13	10
Defensive rebounds	24	19
Assists	20	15
Steals	6	4
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	5
Fast-break points	6	3
Points in the paint	26	18
Fouls	12	12
Largest lead	20	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

1st Half33-22C.J. Cox makes free throw 3 of 3
1st Half33-24Jamarques Lawrence makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
1st Half35-24Trey Kaufman-Renn makes 4-foot hook shot (Fletcher Loyer assists)
1st Half35-26Pryce Sandfort makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half38-26Fletcher Loyer makes 27-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
1st Half38-27Jamarques Lawrence makes free throw 1 of 3
1st Half38-28Jamarques Lawrence makes free throw 3 of 3
1st Half41-28Fletcher Loyer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
2nd Half41-30Jamarques Lawrence makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Rienk Mast assists)
2nd Half43-30Trey Kaufman-Renn makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-30Braden Smith makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half48-30Trey Kaufman-Renn makes layup (Oscar Cluff assists)
2nd Half48-31Berke Buyuktuncel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-33Pryce Sandfort makes driving layup
2nd Half50-33Jack Benter makes layup (Braden Smith assists)
2nd Half50-35Braden Frager makes driving layup
2nd Half51-35Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-38Pryce Sandfort makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cale Jacobsen assists)
2nd Half51-41Rienk Mast makes 23-foot three point jumper (Pryce Sandfort assists)
2nd Half54-41Gicarri Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Kaufman-Renn assists)
2nd Half54-43Cale Jacobsen makes layup (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half56-43Omer Mayer makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Gicarri Harris assists)
2nd Half56-45Rienk Mast makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half56-48Sam Hoiberg makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cale Jacobsen assists)
2nd Half58-48Oscar Cluff makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half58-50Cale Jacobsen makes driving layup
2nd Half59-50Braden Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-50Braden Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-50C.J. Cox makes 23-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
2nd Half63-52Sam Hoiberg makes driving layup (Rienk Mast assists)
2nd Half64-52Trey Kaufman-Renn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-52Trey Kaufman-Renn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-52Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-52Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-52Fletcher Loyer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Oscar Cluff assists)
2nd Half72-52Oscar Cluff makes 1-foot dunk (C.J. Cox assists)
2nd Half72-54Braden Frager makes driving layup (Jamarques Lawrence assists)
2nd Half72-55Braden Frager makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-55Omer Mayer makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot (Braden Smith assists)
2nd Half74-58Braden Frager makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jared Garcia assists)