Live Game Thread & Updates for Ball State vs. Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue opens its 2026-27 campaign Sunday afternoon with an exhibition against the Ball State Cardinals. There will be plenty for Boilermaker fans to watch, as Purdue enters the season with at least four new starters.

Purdue Boilermakers on SI will have live coverage of today’s exhibition game from Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Follow along for live updates, news, and analysis throughout the game. You can refresh this page frequently for the latest happenings.

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Ball State vs. Purdue live game blog

2nd Half

FINAL – Purdue 87, Ball State 55. Considering the Boilermakers replaced four starters, it’s hard not to be encouraged by this performance. Purdue didn’t appear to miss a beat, showing plenty of scoring potential and depth. Sure, it’s only an exhibition against Ball State, but this is an encouraging start for the Boilermakers.

4:00 – Purdue can put points on the board in a hurry. The Boilermakers are shooting 46% from three-point range and have built a 34-point lead, their largest of the game.

7:41 – Purdue has exploded for a 15-2 run over the last three minutes. The three-point shooting continues to impress, with CJ Cox knocking down a couple of big-time shots to force a Ball State timeout. Purdue 74, Ball State 46.

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9:15 – Purdue is simply better with Harris on the floor, point-blank period. He’s up to 16 points, and the Boilermakers have responded with a 7-0 run since he reentered the game.

11:59 – Shahrvin looks confused after being called for basket interference on a put-back dunk. The rule is different compared to what he’s used to in France. A funny moment, but Purdue’s offense has stalled, missing their last five.

13:27 – Ertel and Mayer are on the floor at the same time, but the results haven’t been great. The ball movement has been lacking as Purdue’s scoring drought surpasses 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

16:22 – He hasn’t been perfect, but Jacobsen is seemingly improved even from when we last saw him in Canada. The turnovers…

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