Live Blog: Follow Purdue's Exhibition Game vs. Grand Valley State in Real Time

Purdue will play its final exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Follow along in real time as the Boilermakers host Grand Valley State.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard Pierce Thomas (22) defends Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard Pierce Thomas (22) defends Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) / Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Purdue takes the floor for its final exhibition game of the season on Wednesday, hosting NAIA foe Grand Valley State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside Mackey Arena.

Coach Matt Painter took his Boilermakers to Omaha over the weekend, playing in a charity exhibition game against Creighton. Purdue got great production from Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn on the offensive end, but the Boilers struggled defensively, falling 93-87.

Purdue looks to end the exhibition portion of the season on a high note against a Grand Valley State team that finished 16-15 last year. Follow along as we provide updates throughout the game in real time.

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7:15 PM — Trey Kaufman-Renn has been dominant in the first 6 minutes of action. He has 8 points on 4-of-4 shooting. He's also collected 5 rebounds. He's been subbed out as Cam Heide and Myles Colvin check in.

7:13 PM — Purdue made two substitutions at the first media timeout, bringing in freshmen Raleigh Burgess and CJ Cox.

7:10 PM — At the first media timeout, Purdue owns a 12-3 lead. Grand Valley State took a 3-2 lead after a 3-pointer from Jalen Charity, but the Boilermakers went on a 10-0 run after. Trey Kaufman-Renn leads Purdue with 4 points and 3 rebounds. Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer each have 3 points and freshman Daniel Jacobsen has 2 points.

7:03 PM — Trey Kaufman-Renn gets the first basket of the game with an easy shot at the rim. The Boilermakers open the game ahead 2-0.

6:40 PM — Purdue releases its starting lineup: Trey Kaufman-Renn (forward), Daniel Jacobsen (center), Gicarri Harris (guard), Fletcher Loyer (guard) and Braden Smith (guard).

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