Purdue closed out the exhibition portion of its 2026-27 season on Tuesday in Hartford. The Boilermakers fell 76-53 to No. 4 UConn, a preseason contest that exposed multiple deficiencies as Matt Painter's team prepares to open the regular season next week.

The glaring statistic from the game was Purdue's struggles from behind the three-point line, converting on just two of their 25 attempts from long range. The Boilers also lost the rebounding battle 40-34 and had 13 turnovers to UConn's 11.

After the game, Painter said Purdue will go back to the drawing board and try to correct some things before heading to Las Vegas for a matchup with No. 15 Gonzaga. What else did the head coach have to say following the loss?

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter addresses the media. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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