4 Thoughts From Purdue’s 92-62 Exhibition Victory Over Purdue Fort Wayne

Purdue started slowly against Purdue Fort Wayne but ultimately put everything together in the second half to earn a 30-point victory. Now, the Boilermakers turn their attention to an exhibition showdown with UConn in its final tuneup before the regular season.

Here are four major takeaways from the Boilermakers’ 92-62 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne.

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West is the guy

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Antione West (1) dribbles the basketball during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

For the second consecutive game, Antione West came off the bench but still led Purdue in minutes played. He was particularly important in this matchup, providing an offensive spark in the first half and helping the Boilermakers find their rhythm. West finished as the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field.

With Gicarri Harris, CJ Cox and Omer Mayer continuing to start in the backcourt, West appears likely to come off the bench when the regular season begins. Even so, the redshirt freshman has shown why he could be one of Purdue’s most important players this season. Whether he eventually earns a starting spot or continues to serve as the sixth man, West has shown he can provide a scoring punch whenever the Boilermakers need one.

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Too many 3-pointers?

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Jack Benter (14) shoots the basketball during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

How many 3-pointers are too many? It’s fair to say Purdue’s first-half shot selection leaned too heavily toward the perimeter. Coming off an exhibition in which 65% of the Boilermakers’ field goal attempts came from 3-point range, Purdue attempted 32 shots in the first half…

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