<description>&lt;p&gt;The Boilermakers beat an in-state opponent, but the manner in which they did it brought a few surprises. Trey Kaufman-Renn was injured and did not play, neither did a freshman. Here's what we learned from Game 1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Instant reaction to No. 1 Purdue basketball's season-opening win vs Evansville

NOV 5, 202524 MIN
BoilersXTRA

Instant reaction to No. 1 Purdue basketball's season-opening win vs Evansville

NOV 5, 202524 MIN

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The Boilermakers beat an in-state opponent, but the manner in which they did it brought a few surprises. Trey Kaufman-Renn was injured and did not play, neither did a freshman. Here's what we learned from Game 1.