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Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) strips the ball from Marquette forward David Joplin (23)

Purdue's Veterans Not Dwelling on Loss to Marquette, Focused on Improvement

Purdue struggled on the road against Marquette on Tuesday, falling 76-58. But veterans Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn aren't dwelling on the loss. Instead, the focus is on imporovement.

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Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) strips the ball from Marquette forward David Joplin (23)
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Purdue's Veterans Not Dwelling on Loss to Marquette, Focused on Improvement

Purdue struggled on the road against Marquette on Tuesday, falling 76-58. But veterans Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn aren't dwelling on the loss. Instead, the focus is on imporovement.

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Fletcher Loyer Delivers Hilarious Quote About Matt Painter After Win Over Alabama

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