No. 1 Purdue basketball (3-0), coming off a win at No. 9 Alabama , hosts Akron (3-0) on Sunday, Nov. 16. Here's what you should know about the game.

In his season debut against Alabama, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and 15 rebounds. Purdue, which had rebounding issues in its first two games, was +24 vs. the Crimson Tide.

Defending Mid-American Conference champion Akron — this season's preseason favorite — has handily defeated James Madison and Princeton. Amani Lyles leads the Zips in scoring (16.0) and rebounding (7.7).

What time does Purdue basketball play Akron on Sunday, Nov. 16? Start time for Purdue basketball vs Akron on Sunday, Nov. 16

The Purdue-Akron game is at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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