In a thrilling showdown between two top-ranked teams, No. 2 Purdue emerged victorious with a hard-fought 75-69 win over No. 6 Wisconsin. The Boilermakers extended their winning streak to seven games, while also solidifying their position at the top of the Big Ten standings.
Led by a stellar performance from Lance Jones, who contributed 20 points, Purdue took control of the game midway through the first half and never relinquished their lead. Braden Smith added 19 points to the Boilermakers' tally, while 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey made his mark on the game with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocked shots.
