{"id":17159,"date":"2025-11-21T22:38:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/purdues-unbeaten-streak-faces-red-hot-texas-tech-in-baha-mar-final-toppins-23-5-ppg-vs-loyers-precision\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T22:38:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:38:44","slug":"37178-purdue-s-unbeaten-streak-faces-red-hot-texas-tech-in-baha-mar-final-toppin-s-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/37178-purdue-s-unbeaten-streak-faces-red-hot-texas-tech-in-baha-mar-final-toppin-s-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Purdue’s unbeaten streak faces red-hot Texas Tech in Baha Mar final, Toppin’s 23.5 PPG vs Loyer’s precision"},"content":{"rendered":"

No. 1 Purdue<\/b> brings its perfect 5-0 record<\/b> to the Baha Mar Championship<\/b> final on Nov. 21, 2025<\/b>. No. 15 Texas Tech<\/b> enters as a hot 4-1 team<\/b> with 87.4 PPG<\/b>. The showdown pits JT Toppin’s 23.5 PPG dominance<\/b> against Fletcher Loyer’s precision<\/b> and Purdue’s 86.6 PPG offense<\/b>. It’s a battle between elite offenses in Nassau, Bahamas<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • Purdue<\/b> remains unbeaten at 5-0<\/b> with 86.6 PPG<\/b> scoring average.<\/li>\n
  • TX Tech<\/b> has won 4 straight<\/b> since Nov. 21 loss<\/b> to Purdue<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  • JT Toppin<\/b> averaging 23.5 PPG<\/b> with 54.8% FG<\/b> efficiency.<\/li>\n
  • Fletcher Loyer<\/b> leads Purdue<\/b> with 17.6 PPG<\/b> and 50% FG%<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  • Winner takes Baha Mar Championship<\/b> trophy in Nassau<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Head-to-Head Record & Recent Form<\/h2>\n

    These teams last matched up in March 2018<\/b> when Texas Tech<\/b> won 78-65<\/b> in the NCAA Tournament<\/b>. That gives the Red Raiders<\/b> historical advantage but circumstances differ dramatically this time around. Purdue<\/b> enters unbeaten under Matt Painter<\/b> with 98.3 PPG<\/b> in recent games.<\/p>\n

    Texas Tech<\/b> has momentum on its side. The Red Raiders<\/b> opened the Baha Mar<\/b> with an 80-63 victory over Milwaukee<\/b>. They extend their home non-conference winning streak to 41 games<\/b>. Coach Grant McCasland<\/b>‘s team outscores opponents by 14.6 PPG<\/b> on average.<\/p>\n

    Purdue<\/b> faced Memphis<\/b> in the semifinals and dominated 80-71<\/b> behind Fletcher Loyer’s 20 points<\/b>. The Boilermakers<\/b> never wavered. They maintain steady national title odds at 11-1<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Key Player Statistics & Performance Analysis<\/h2>\n

    Here’s how the stars match up heading into the final:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Player<\/b><\/th>\nPPG<\/b><\/th>\nRPG<\/b><\/th>\nFG%<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    JT Toppin<\/b> (TX Tech)<\/td>\n23.5<\/td>\n11.0<\/td>\n54.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fletcher Loyer<\/b> (Purdue)<\/td>\n17.6<\/td>\n1.5<\/td>\n50.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CJ Cox<\/b> (Purdue)<\/td>\nAround 12<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Texas Tech<\/b> (Multiple scorers)<\/td>\n87.4 Team<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Toppin<\/b> arrives as a double-double machine. He’s racked up 1,141 career points<\/b> and 680 rebounds<\/b> through 73 games<\/b>. His 54.8% field goal efficiency<\/b> ranks elite. But Loyer<\/b>‘s precision doesn’t miss.<\/p>\n

    Loyer<\/b> shot 44.4% from three-point range<\/b> last season and leads the Big Ten<\/b> in that category. His 50% overall FG percentage<\/b> this year shows consistency. Purdue’s<\/b> balance matters more than individual stats here.<\/p>\n

    Offensive Firepower & Shooting Matchup<\/h2>\n

    Texas Tech<\/b> averages 87.4 PPG<\/b> while outscoring opponents by 14.6 points per contest<\/b>. That’s elite offensive efficiency. The Red Raiders<\/b> surround Toppin<\/b> with multiple three-point shooters<\/b> creating spacing nightmares.<\/p>\n

    Purdue<\/b> counters with 86.6 PPG<\/b> and a 16.5-point scoring margin<\/b>. The Boilermakers<\/b> shoot 48.5% from the field<\/b> and maintain balance. Loyer’s<\/b> long-range prowess opens driving lanes. Plus, Oscar Cluff<\/b> provides 7 rebounds<\/b> per game off the bench.<\/p>\n

    This game comes down to who controls tempo. Texas Tech<\/b> thrives in uptempo sequences. Purdue’s<\/b> half-court execution remains superior though.<\/p>\n

    What To Watch For<\/h2>\n
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    • Toppin’s foul trouble:<\/b> If Purdue<\/b> attacks the paint, Toppin<\/b> could pick up quick calls.<\/li>\n
    • Loyer’s shooting volume:<\/b> Expect Texas Tech<\/b> to focus on contesting his threes.<\/li>\n
    • Purdue’s bench depth:<\/b> CJ Cox<\/b> and Cluff<\/b> offer scoring flexibility that Tech<\/b> lacks.<\/li>\n
    • Texas Tech’s three-point accuracy:<\/b> Red Raiders<\/b> need outside shots to fall consistently.<\/li>\n
    • Paint defense:<\/b> Purdue’s<\/b> ability to guard Toppin<\/b> effectively determines championship odds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why Can Purdue Protect Its Perfect Season?<\/h2>\n

      Purdue<\/b> hasn’t lost yet. That’s remarkable. The Boilermakers<\/b> feature deeper scoring options and superior defense. Fletcher Loyer<\/b> rises in big moments\u2014he scored 20 points in the Memphis semifinal<\/b> on Nov. 20<\/b>. Matt Painter<\/b> brings championship-level coaching experience. Texas Tech<\/b> is dangerous but Purdue<\/b> looks like the more complete team.<\/p>\n

      The Baha Mar Championship<\/b> trophy stays with Purdue<\/b> if Loyer<\/b> stays hot and Toppin<\/b> can’t establish dominance in the post. Can the Red Raiders<\/b> upset an unbeaten squad in the Bahamas<\/b>?<\/p>\n

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