Purdue vs Texas: Tempo Control

0:00On March 26, Purdue faces Texas in a key match-up as both teams push deeper into the tournament. The Boilermakers started the season as the top ranked team, but stumbled to seventh place in the Big Ten with four losses at home. Texas meanwhile, clawed their way from the first four to the sweet 16 on a hot streak. Purdue has been a consistent contender under Coach Matt Painter, handling big line-ups well, but often faltering against speedy athletic squads. Their back court shines with Braden Smith averaging 14.3 points and 9 assists per game. He even broke the NCAA record for career, assists, while Fletcher lawyer adds 14.1 points and two assists. Fans and analysts see this as a test of Purdue's urgency after a lackluster regular season. The team showed promise in the Big Ten tournament, but early inconsistencies raised doubts about another March heartbreak. Texas wrapped up 17 wins and 14 losses, going 9 and 9 in the SEC, yet they rink high and scoring at 82.9 points per game.

1:04Four players top 13 points each, Dalyne Swain with 17.4 and over 7 rebounds, Moda's Vokieta ITS at 15.7 and. Seven boards, Tramon Mark with 13.5 and Jordan Pope at 13.1. If Purdue controls the tempo with their guards and slows Texas's drives to the basket where the long horns rank top and free throws, it could in Texas's. Cinderella run and keep the Boiler Makers alive for a deep tournament push.