The Purdue Boilermakers (11-1) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-2) after winning three straight home games. The matchup tips at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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How to Watch Purdue vs. Kent State
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: B1G+
Purdue 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
50.9 |
21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.1 |
53 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.6 |
34 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
26.1 |
12 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.0 |
57 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
326 |
Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
49.7 |
33 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.1 |
115 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.3 |
37 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.3 |
65 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
344 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
92 |
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Purdue vs. Kent State Stat Insights
Points
- The Boilermakers score 5.2 more points than the Golden Flashes concede (79.7).
- When Purdue scores more than 79.7, it has a record of 10-0.
- Kent State is 8-0 when conceding less than 84.9 points.
- The Golden Flashes average 94.3 points, 27.8 more than the Boilermakers concede.
- Kent State is 10-2 when posting over 66.5 points.
- Purdue is 11-1 when it concedes less than 94.3 points.
- The Boilermakers have outscored opponents by 221 points this year (18.4 per game), and the Golden Flashes have scored 176 more than their opponents (14.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Boilermakers shoot 50.9% from the field, 8.8% higher than the Golden Flashes allow defensively.
- In games when Purdue shoots better than 42.1% from the field, it is 11-0 overall.
- The Golden Flashes shoot 49.7% from the field, just 9.6% higher than the Boilermakers allow.
- Kent State is 10-1 when shooting higher than 40.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Boilermakers average 37.6 rebounds, 0.3 more than the Golden Flashes' average.
- Purdue is 9-1 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Kent State is 2-0 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Boilermakers average 12.1 offensive boards, topping the Golden Flashes by 1.7 per contest.
- When the Boilermakers collect more offensive rebounds, they are 6-1 overall. When collecting fewer, the Golden Flashes are 5-0.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Purdue has an average rebounding margin of +11.5, and Kent State is at +9.0.
Purdue Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/3/2026 |
Wisconsin |
Away |
| 1/7/2026 |
Washington |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Penn State |
Home |
Kent State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/3/2026 |
Northern Illinois |
Home |
| 1/6/2026 |
Bowling Green |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Central Michigan |
Away |