It's a battle of ranked teams from major conferences on the hardwood, taking center stage in the Yellowhammer State. The No. 16 Purdue Boilermakers hit the road to face the No. 2 Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon.
The Boilermakers are looking to bounce back after a 70-66 home defeat to No. 17 Texas A&M last Saturday. This loss marked Purdue’s second stumble in their last three games, dropping their record to 8-3 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play.
Meanwhile, the Tigers come into this matchup riding high, having claimed their third straight win since falling to Duke. Auburn dismantled Georgia State 100-59 in their last outing and improved to 10-1 on the season. They have yet to begin SEC play but will aim to keep their momentum rolling.
Historically, Purdue has dominated the series, winning both previous encounters, including a commanding 96-71 triumph in the Cancun Classic back on November 23, 2016.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers: Date and tip-off time
The Tigers and the Boilermakers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT at BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
| Date | Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT |
| Venue | BJCC Arena |
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
How to watch Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Auburn Tigers and the Purdue Boilermakers on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Auburn Tigers team news & key performers
Auburn had no trouble dispatching Georgia State in their last outing, dominating from start to finish. The Tigers led by 12 at halftime and turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring the Panthers 57-28 to seal the 41-point blowout victory.
The Tigers shot a sizzling 57.4% from the field, including nine-of-25 from deep, while holding Georgia State to just 33.9% shooting. Chaney Johnson led the charge with 26 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Johni Broome played only two minutes before exiting with a shoulder injury.
Purdue Boilermakers team news & key performers
Against Texas A&M, Purdue endured a back-and-forth first half, leading by as many as four but heading into halftime trailing by three. The Boilermakers were within two points with 11:34 remaining, but their offense hit a wall, going over seven minutes without scoring. This drought allowed the Aggies to build a 12-point lead, and Purdue never fully recovered, closing the gap to just three with nine seconds left.
Purdue shot 45.3% from the floor, including nine-of-26 from beyond the arc, but struggled on the boards, losing the rebounding battle 34-23. Braden Smith was a bright spot in the loss, delivering 15 points, six rebounds, six assists, and four steals.
There’s uncertainty surrounding Johni Broome, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. While he is expected to travel with Auburn, his availability for this contest remains up in the air.