NCAAB · Final

Purdue Dominates Rutgers in Convincing Win

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena

Purdue Boilermakers 81, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Purdue Boilermakers beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-65 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on December 2, 2025.

In a decisive contest at Jersey Mike’s Arena, the Purdue Boilermakers triumphed over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a final score of 81-65. This victory marks Purdue's continued dominance in their recent matchups, extending their winning streak to four games and maintaining an impressive undefeated record of 8-0 for the season.

Purdue's recent form has been strong, with their last ten games yielding a record of 6-4. They have averaged 79.2 points scored per game while allowing 74.0 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Rutgers has struggled with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 71.5 points scored and allowing 72.5 points. This game marked Rutgers' second consecutive loss, further emphasizing their difficulties in maintaining consistent performance.

The matchup was particularly interesting as it highlighted the contrasting home and away records of both teams. Rutgers, with a home record of 2-2, has faced challenges on their own court, while Purdue has excelled with an away record of 4-1, demonstrating their ability to perform well in hostile environments.

Historically, this fixture has favored Purdue, as they have won all three of their previous meetings against Rutgers in the last two seasons. The most recent encounter on December 3, 2025, saw Purdue defeat Rutgers 81-65, following a 100-71 victory on March 5, 2025, and a 68-50 win on January 9, 2025. This trend continued in the latest game, where Purdue's offensive strength overwhelmed Rutgers.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide details on any players missing from either team, but the absence of key players can often impact game dynamics significantly. The conditions for the game were not specified, but typically, factors such as crowd support and arena atmosphere can influence team performances.

The betting market reflected Purdue's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at 13.5 points in favor of the Boilermakers. The total points line was set at 146.5, indicating expectations for a relatively high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 146 points.

As the game unfolded, key moments included a three-point jumper from Fletcher Loyer, which helped solidify Purdue's lead in the second half. Rutgers attempted to close the gap with a series of scoring plays, including a dunk from Dylan Grant, but ultimately fell short of overcoming the deficit.

Overall, Purdue's performance in this fixture not only reinforces their position as a formidable team in the NCAAB landscape but also highlights the challenges facing Rutgers as they seek to improve their form moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PUR -13.5	146.5 o -110 / u -110	Purdue Boilermakers — · Rutgers Scarlet Knights —

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Leaders

PointsDylan Grant13Rutgers Scarlet Knights
AssistsJamichael Davis5Rutgers Scarlet Knights
ReboundsEmmanuel Ogbole6Rutgers Scarlet Knights
PointsTrey Kaufman-Renn19Purdue Boilermakers
AssistsBraden Smith8Purdue Boilermakers
ReboundsTrey Kaufman-Renn13Purdue Boilermakers

Recent form

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Last 10: 5-5Streak L171.5 scored · 72.5 allowed per game2-2 at home

L59-72at UCLA BruinsMar 13
W72-67at Minnesota Golden GophersMar 12
W74-62vs Penn State Nittany LionsMar 8
L87-91at Michigan State SpartansMar 6
W69-65at Maryland TerrapinsMar 1
L72-79vs Washington HuskiesFeb 24
L61-80at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 21
W85-72at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 18
W68-57vs Maryland TerrapinsFeb 15
L68-80vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 7

Purdue Boilermakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W479.2 scored · 74 allowed per game4-1 away

W80-72at Michigan WolverinesMar 15
W73-66at UCLA BruinsMar 14
W74-58at Nebraska CornhuskersMar 13
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

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	Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Field goals	27-58	25-56
Field goal %	47	45
Three-pointers	10-26	8-17
Three-point %	38	47
Free throws	17-20	7-11
Free throw %	85	64
Rebounds	36	25
Offensive rebounds	11	6
Defensive rebounds	25	19
Assists	18	12
Steals	4	6
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	14
Fast-break points	14	7
Points in the paint	30	24
Fouls	14	18
Largest lead	25	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-29Braden Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-29Braden Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Fletcher Loyer.
2nd Half48-29Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-29Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-29Oscar Cluff made Dunk. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half54-29Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half54-31Harun Zrno made Layup.
2nd Half54-33Kaden Powers made Jumper.
2nd Half56-33Oscar Cluff made Dunk. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half57-33Trey Kaufman-Renn made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-36Harun Zrno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
2nd Half59-36Trey Kaufman-Renn made Jumper.
2nd Half59-37Lino Mark made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-39Bryce Dortch made Layup. Assisted by Lino Mark.
2nd Half61-39Omer Mayer made Layup. Assisted by Liam Murphy.
2nd Half62-39Omer Mayer made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-42Kaden Powers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Harun Zrno.
2nd Half64-42Trey Kaufman-Renn made Layup.
2nd Half64-45Harun Zrno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lino Mark.
2nd Half65-45Trey Kaufman-Renn made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-45Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-48Dylan Grant made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Harun Zrno.
2nd Half67-48C.J. Cox made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-48C.J. Cox made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-48Trey Kaufman-Renn made Dunk. Assisted by Fletcher Loyer.
2nd Half70-50Lino Mark made Layup.
2nd Half70-51Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-51Fletcher Loyer made Layup.
2nd Half72-53Harun Zrno made Layup. Assisted by Lino Mark.
2nd Half74-53Oscar Cluff made Dunk. Assisted by Trey Kaufman-Renn.
2nd Half74-55Dylan Grant made Dunk. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
2nd Half74-57Emmanuel Ogbole made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half77-57Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gicarri Harris.
2nd Half77-59Dylan Grant made Layup.
2nd Half77-60Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-62Dylan Grant made Dunk. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
2nd Half78-62C.J. Cox made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-62C.J. Cox made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-65Harun Zrno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
2nd Half81-65Oscar Cluff made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights, below favours Purdue Boilermakers.