Purdue basketball needed more from Caleb Furst — and the Boilers big man is supplying it.
Purdue didn't just need someone to start in frontcourt alongside Trey Kaufman-Renn. It needed someone to play like a starter there. Enter, Caleb Furst.
Purdue basketball vs. Washington player ratings: Caleb Furst posts career night
Caleb Furst had a career-high 15 points, snapping a mark previously set in his third career game back in 2021. He also had a career-best four steals.
'He's the head of the snake.' Purdue's Braden Smith a sparkplug on both ends of floor now.
Braden Smith has averaged almost three steals over the past eight games, and the Boilermakers' turnover creation has spiked as well.
Kaufman-Renn scores 19 and No. 17 Purdue comes back to beat Washington 69-58
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 19 points to help No. 17 Purdue dig itself out of a hole and come away with a 69-58 win over Washington.
Purdue was a little sleepy in Seattle before waking up in second half for 6th win in a row
Purdue trailed by 10 in the first half, then the Boilers dominated the second half to extend their winning streak to six at Washington.
Purdue basketball vs. Washington final score: Boilermakers surge in second half to beat Huskies
The Purdue Boilermakers are on a hot streak, and the Washington Huskies are struggling. Keep track of the action here.
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Second half dooms Washington's upset bid in a 69-58 loss to No. 17 Purdue
SEATTLE — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 19 points ... Braden Smith added 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals for Purdue. Caleb Furst had 15 points and Fletcher Loyer chipped in ...
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Purdue was a little sleepy in Seattle before waking up in second half for 6th win in a row
SEATTLE — After a clumsy first half ... Trey Kaufman-Renn and Caleb Furst combined for 34 points and 12 rebounds to win the matchup with Washington’s veteran big men. After a rough first ...
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Purdue basketball vs. Washington player ratings: Caleb Furst posts career night
Purdue basketball's sharp shooting from beyond the arc Sunday didn't travel to Seattle. So the Boilermakers ... with 12 points and 5 rebounds. ∎ Caleb Furst: 9/10* The former Indiana Mr ...
Kaufman-Renn leads No. 17 Purdue past No. 13 Oregon 65-58
Kaufman-Renn missed his first six shots from the field, but finished 7 for 20 while making all nine of his free throws. Braden Smith added 15 points and seven rebounds as the Boilermakers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) won their seventh straight game.
Boiler Banter: Purdue Right Where it Wants to be in Big Ten Title Race
With Wednesday night's win over Washington, Purdue is now 3-1 in Big Ten road games. It puts them in a great position to defend its conference championship.
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Boilers Best Huskies
They outscored the Huskies 47–to-28 in the second half en route to the win. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 19 points while former Mr. Indiana Basketball Caleb Furst added 15 points. The Boilermakers will remain out west for the time being as they will face Oregon in Eugene on Saturday.