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Kaufman-Renn tip sends Purdue into Elite Eight

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2026, 9:28 AM ET

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San Jose, California. On Thursday night Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped a missed Braden Smith attempt with 0.7 seconds remaining, giving No. 2 Purdue a 79-77 win over No. 11 Texas in the NCAA Sweet 16 at SAP Center and securing Purdue's spot in the Elite Eight. The long-term consequence is Purdue advancing to face either Arizona or Arkansas on Saturday; Texas, which tied the game on Dailyn Swain's three-point play with 11.9 seconds left, exits the tournament 21-15 amid Tramon Mark's 29-point performance while playing through a leg injury.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Preseason expectations placed Purdue among national contenders entering the season.
Texas and Purdue progressed through NCAA tournament rounds to meet in the Sweet 16.
With 11.9 seconds left, Dailyn Swain tied the game for Texas with a three-point play.
Braden Smith missed a late drive; Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped the miss with 0.7 seconds left.
Purdue won 79-77 and advanced to the Elite Eight to face Arizona or Arkansas.

News Intelligence

If you're a Purdue fan, this is a thrilling moment in your team's journey. It's a testament to their grit and determination. If you're a sports enthusiast, it's a reminder of why we love these games - the suspense, the last-second heroics. Check the schedule and tune in for Purdue's next game.

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Who Benefited

Purdue benefited by advancing to the Elite Eight after Trey Kaufman-Renn's last-second tip, gaining momentum, tournament positioning, and positive postseason exposure for the program and its players.

Who Impacted

Texas suffered a narrow tournament elimination and loss of momentum, with Tramon Mark's leg injury affecting late-game performance and the program enduring a historically notable last-second loss.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Purdue benefited by advancing to the Elite Eight after Trey Kaufman-Renn's last-second tip, gaining momentum, tournament positioning, and positive postseason exposure for the program and its players.

Who Impacted

Texas suffered a narrow tournament elimination and loss of momentum, with Tramon Mark's leg injury affecting late-game performance and the program enduring a historically notable last-second loss.