Trey Kaufman-Renn Leads No. 20 Purdue Past USC in Big Ten Tournament Thriller

Purdue advances to face No. 22 Michigan after a late-game surge secures a 76-71 victory over USC.

Trey Kaufman-Renn matched his career high with 30 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds, to lead Purdue to victory.
Purdue overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and a back-and-forth second half to secure the win over USC in the Big Ten Tournament's second round.
USC's Desmond Claude, who led his team with 18 points, turned the ball over in the closing seconds, preventing a potential game-tying shot.
The Boilermakers, who had lost five of their last seven games, now face No. 22 Michigan in the tournament quarterfinals, with the teams having split their regular-season matchups.
USC, playing its first Big Ten season, awaits a potential NIT bid after a challenging year marked by inconsistent performance and demanding travel schedules.