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Purdue defeated Evansville in its season opener despite the absence of starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn due to a hip injury.

Fletcher Loyer scored a career-high 30 points, while Braden Smith contributed 11 assists with only one turnover.

The Boilermakers struggled with second-chance points early but took control with a 12-0 run to begin the second half.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue men’s basketball overcame the absence of starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn to roll past Evansville 82-51 in Tuesday’s season opener at Mackey Arena.

Kaufman-Renn sat with a hip injury , but was listed as questionable and does not profile as a long-term concern. Fletcher Loyer scored a career-high 30 (matched career-best seven made 3s), Braden Smith had 11 assists and the Boilerm

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