NEWSLETTER
The Penn State Nittany Lions (7-1, 0-0 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a five-game home win streak when they square off against the Purdue Boilermakers (7-1, 0-0 Big Ten) on December 5, 2024 at Bryce Jordan Center.
Penn State won its previous game against Buffalo, 87-64, on Sunday. Yanic Konan Niederhauser led the way with 27 points, plus three rebounds and one assist. In its most recent game, Purdue topped Ole Miss on Friday, 80-78. Its leading scorer was Trey Kaufman-Renn with 25 points.
When is Penn State vs. Purdue and when does it start?
This game between the Nittany Lions and Boilermakers is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, December 5, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 6:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Penn State vs. Purdue
The Nittany Lions and Boilermakers will hit the floor at Bryce Jordan Center for this matchup on December 5, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Fox Sports 1 (>Watch on Fubo).
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview
Penn State Stats, Odds & Insights
Penn State averages 91.3 points per game (third in college basketball) while giving up 67.5 per contest (98th in college basketball). It has a +190 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 23.8 points per game.
The Nittany Lions are averaging 91.3 points, 23.2 more than the Boilermakers give up.
Penn State makes 8.6 three-pointers per game (112th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 38.1% from deep while its opponents hit 33.2% from long range.
Purdue Stats, Odds & Insights
Purdue is outscoring opponents by 10.7 points per game, with a +85 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.8 points per game (127th in college basketball) and allows 68.1 per contest (115th in college basketball).
The Boilermakers’ 78.8 points per game are 11.3 more than the Nittany Lions give up.
Purdue hits 8.4 three-pointers per game (128th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.4 on average.
Nittany Lions Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 8 | 14.9 | 3.1 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 8 | 14.3 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| Zach Hicks | 8 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 |
| Nick Kern | 8 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Puff Johnson | 8 | 10.3 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Boilermakers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Kaufman-Renn | 8 | 19.1 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Fletcher Loyer | 8 | 13.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Braden Smith | 8 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 9.1 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Myles Colvin | 8 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Camden Heide | 8 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
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