Purdue plays Illinois State after Jacobsen's 28-point showing

Nov 8, 2026, 03:14 pm

Illinois State Redbirds (1-1) at Purdue Boilermakers (0-2)

West Lafayette, Indiana; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Purdue hosts Illinois State after Daniel Jacobsen scored 28 points in Purdue's 83-80 overtime loss to the Valparaiso Beacons.

Purdue finished 12-5 at home a season ago while going 30-9 overall. The Boilermakers averaged 5.5 steals, 2.8 blocks and 8.6 turnovers per game last season.

Illinois State went 23-13 overall a season ago while going 7-7 on the road. The Redbirds averaged 74.7 points per game last season, 31.3 in the paint, 12.3 off of turnovers and 6.6 on fast breaks.

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