The No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers (5-1) square off against the undefeated NC State Wolfpack (5-0) in the opening round of the Rady Children's Invitational, held at LionTree Arena in San Diego.
Purdue comes into the matchup with a strong start to their season, most recently dismantling Marshall 80-45. The Boilermakers jumped out to a 39-24 halftime lead and maintained their dominance throughout the second half. Purdue displayed efficiency, shooting 50% from the floor, 37.5% from beyond the arc, and converting 78.8% of their free throws in the contest.
NC State remains unbeaten after defeating William & Mary 84-61 in their last outing. The Wolfpack took control early with a 43-24 lead at the break and added 41 points in the second half to seal the deal. NC State showcased solid shooting, hitting 48.4% of their field goals, 31.6% of their three-pointers, and 69.6% from the charity stripe.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the NC State Wolfpack vs. the Purdue Boilermakers NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
NC State Wolfpack vs Purdue Boilermakers: Date and tip-off time
The Wolfpack and the Boilermakers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT at LionTree Arena in San Diego, California.
| Date | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT |
| Venue | LionTree Arena |
| Location | San Diego, California |
How to watch NC State Wolfpack vs Purdue Boilermakers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the NC State Wolfpack and the Purdue Boilermakers live on:
- TV Channel: FS1
Streaming service: Fubo
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NC State Wolfpack team news & key performers
For NC State, Jaden Taylor is the leading scorer, averaging 13.8 points per game, with Marcus Hill adding 13.2 points per contest. The Wolfpack boasts two additional players scoring in double figures. Michael O'Connell paces the team in assists, dishing out 4.6 per game. On the glass, NC State averages 37.0 rebounds per game, with Dontrez Styles collecting 6.0 per outing. Taylor also shines defensively, averaging 2.4 steals per game, while Ben Middlebrooks protects the rim with 2.4 blocks per contest.
Purdue Boilermakers team news & key performers
Trey Kaufman-Renn leads the charge for Purdue, averaging 17.7 points per game. Fletcher Loyer is close behind with 14.5 points per contest, while Braden Smith contributes 12.2 points and a team-high 9.3 assists per game. Purdue pulls down 34 rebounds per outing, with Kaufman-Renn grabbing 6.0 boards on average. On the defensive end, Smith leads with 2.2 steals per game, while Myles Colvin is the team’s top shot-blocker with 0.3 blocks per game.