The Purdue Boilermakers faced a narrow defeat against the UCLA Bruins, with a final score of 69-67. This result leaves the Boilermakers with a record of 4-1, while the Bruins improve to 5-0.

Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3), Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and center Daniel Jacobsen (12) reach for a rebound in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

First Half

The first half saw both teams locked in an intense battle, ending with an even score of 32-32. The Boilermakers displayed solid teamwork, recording 17 assists overall. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed significantly with his efficient shooting and playmaking abilities. The Boilers managed to maintain their composure despite facing strong defensive plays from the Westwood Warriors.

Second Half

In the second half, the Bruins capitalized on their offensive momentum and outscored Purdue by 2 points. Despite this setback, Fletcher Loyer's defensive efforts stood out as he recorded multiple steals that kept his team within striking distance. However, UCLA's effective field goal percentage of 66 percent proved challenging for Purdue to counteract.

Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4), UCLA Bruins forward Xavier Booker (1) and guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) battle for a rebound in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Purdue Boilermakers vs UCLA Bruins Match Summary

The match was characterized by frequent lead changes and ties throughout both halves. The Boilers' bench added valuable depth by contributing 18 points but ultimately fell short against UCLA's robust defense which blocked eight shots during the game.

Final Thoughts

Reflecting on this encounter in our Purdue Boilermakers vs UCLA Bruins review reveals key areas for improvement before their next matchup against Illinois Fighting Illini at Mackey Arena on January 24th at 3:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on FOX TV network.

Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) drives past Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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