Purdue Routs Maryland 93-63 to Snap 3-Game Skid

Fletcher Loyer scores 29 points as No. 12 Boilermakers bounce back with dominant win

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a decisive 93-63 victory over the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday. Sophomore guard Fletcher Loyer led the way with 29 points, including 21 in the first half, while Braden Smith added 19 points for Purdue. The Boilermakers raced out to a big early lead and never looked back, handing Maryland its most lopsided home defeat since the Terps began playing at the Xfinity Center in 2002.

Why it matters

Purdue was ranked as high as No. 4 in the country earlier this season before dropping three straight games. This win helps the Boilermakers get back on track and maintain their position in the Big Ten standings. For Maryland, the loss continues a disappointing season under new head coach Buzz Williams as the Terrapins struggle to find their footing in conference play.

The details

Purdue came out firing, jumping out to a 10-2 lead early on the strength of two 3-pointers from Loyer. The Boilermakers then used an 11-0 run, capped by a pair of Smith 3s, to build a 25-7 advantage. Loyer took over from there, knocking down three more 3s and a free throw during an 11-2 spurt that pushed Purdue's lead to 25 points just before halftime. The Boilermakers led 49-28 at the break and cruised to the 30-point victory in the second half.

  • Purdue jumped out to a 10-2 lead early in the first half.
  • Purdue used an 11-0 run to build a 25-7 advantage in the first half.
  • Loyer scored 21 of his 29 points in the first half.

The players

Fletcher Loyer

A sophomore guard for Purdue who scored a game-high 29 points, including 21 in the first half.

Braden Smith

A senior guard for Purdue who finished with 19 points, including several key 3-pointers in the first half.

Andre Mills

A player for Maryland who scored a team-high 18 points in the loss.

Buzz Williams

The new head coach of the Maryland Terrapins.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showed Purdue's ability to bounce back from a tough stretch, as the Boilermakers used a dominant first-half performance to cruise to a much-needed victory. The loss continues a difficult season for Maryland, which is still searching for answers under new coach Buzz Williams.