The Purdue Boilermakers (11-1) will look to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-2) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Mackey Arena. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on B1G+.
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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 |
22 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.1 |
54 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.6 |
36 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
26.1 |
12 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.0 |
57 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
327 |
Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
49.7 |
34 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.1 |
114 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.3 |
38 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.3 |
66 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
345 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
92 |
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Purdue vs. Kent State Stat Insights
Points
- The Boilermakers are averaging 84.9 points, 5.2 more than the Golden Flashes concede.
- Purdue is 10-0 when scoring more than 79.7 points.
- When Kent State concedes less than 84.9 points, it is 8-0.
- The Golden Flashes post 27.8 more points per game (94.3) than the Boilermakers concede (66.5).
- Kent State is 10-2 when scoring over 66.5 points.
- Purdue's record is 11-1 when it allows fewer than 94.3 points.
- The Boilermakers have totaled 221 more points than their opponents this year (18.4 per game), and the Golden Flashes have also outscored their opponents, by 176 (14.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Boilermakers are making 50.9% of their shots from the field, 8.8% higher than the Golden Flashes concede to opponents (42.1%).
- In games when Purdue shoots higher 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 straight up when shooting higher than 40.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Boilermakers and Golden Flashes rebound at about the same rate, with the Boilermakers collecting 0.3 more boards per game.
- Purdue is 9-1 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Kent State is 2-0 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Boilermakers collect 12.1 offensive rebounds per game, 1.7 more than the Golden Flashes.
- When the Boilermakers grab 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 |