Purdue takes down Miami, 79-69, to move to Sweet 16 for third straight year
NCAA, Sports
March 23, 2026

Purdue takes down Miami, 79-69, to move to Sweet 16 for third straight year

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years.

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