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Purdue vs. Ohio Basketball Preview
Purdue hosts Ohio in a tough mid-major clash with key stats and live coverage options.
In brief
Purdue hosts Ohio in a tough mid-major clash with key stats and live coverage options. Purdue (1-2) faces Ohio (2-0) in Friday's game with key players and live stats available via Big Ten-Plus. Originally reported by Purdue Boilermarkers On SI.
Purdue Wins
Purdue got into the win column on Monday night, defeating Illinois State 76-59 to improve to 1-2 on the season.
Ohio Arrival
The Boilermakers host another talented mid-major program this week, welcoming Ohio (2-0) to Mackey Arena.
Matchup Challenge
Ohio has six players scoring in double figures and one of the nation's top rebounders on the roster.
Game Details
Friday, Nov. 13, 2.026 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (14,876) with 7 p.m. ET start.
Streaming Options
Stream via Big Ten-Plus (subscription required) with announcers Declan Little (play-by-play), T.J. Silkaitis (analyst), Lorelei Jager (reporter).
Radio Coverage
Purdue Global Radio Network | 96.5 FM WAZY (Lafayette), 100.9 FM WKJG (Fort Wayne), 1260 AM WNDE (Indianapolis), 99.5 FM WFNB (Terre Haute), 1450 AM WXVW (Louisville) | SiriusXM Channel 268.
Ohio Coaching
Jeff Boals, head coach, has 8th season at Ohio, 11th overall with 131-93 record at Ohio.
Key Ohio Players
Jackson Paveletzke averages 15.0 points, 6.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds per game.
Ohio's Javan Simmons
Javan Simmons averages 14.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest with 70.6% field goal percentage.
Dusan Makitan
Makitan averages 12 rebounds per game, ranking seventh nationally.
Kolton Mitchell
Mitchell dropped 21 points against South Alabama with 36% three-point shooting.
Siebe Ledegen
Ledegen scored 15 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals against South Alabama.
Purdue's Daniel Jacobsen
Jacobsen averages 23.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game with 75% field goal percentage.
Jack Benter
Benter scored 14 points, five rebounds, three assists in 27 minutes against Illinois State.
Antione West Jr.
West scored 17 points, making 7 of 11 shots from the field.
C.J. Cox
Cox averages 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game.
Gicarri Harris
Harris scored 11 points, six rebounds, three assists against Valparaiso.
2026-27 Stats
Ohio scores 83.0 points per game, allows 73.5 points per game.
Turnovers
Ohio averages 14 turnovers per contest with a quick pace that increases turnovers.
Starting Lineup
Purdue switched starting lineup against Illinois State with West at point guard and Benter at three.
What to remember
Purdue (1-2) faces Ohio (2-0) in Friday's game with key players and live stats available via Big Ten-Plus.
