WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Two of the nation’s remaining undefeated teams will collide Saturday when Purdue hosts Iowa State in a premier nonconference men’s basketball matchup. The Cyclones (8-0) and Boilermakers (8-0), both boasting top-10 rankings, will meet at Mackey Arena. Iowa State arrives off a historic offensive outburst, a 132-68 demolition of Alcorn State on Wednesday. Milan Momcilovic scored 27 points, Joshua Jefferson had a double-double with 24 points and 10 assists, and Jamarion Batemon added 26 points in the win. Purdue, the defending national champion, earned its eighth victory with an 81-65 road win at Rutgers on Tuesday. Braden Smith led the way with 16 points and eight assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn added a team-high 19 points. The game features a stark contrast in schedules. Iowa State has dominated its early slate, winning by an average of 35.6 points per game. Purdue has faced a tougher path, with wins over Memphis, Alabama, and Texas Tech, along with its recent Big Ten road victory. Saturday’s contest serves as a major resume-building opportunity for both sides before conference play intensifies. It will be Iowa State’s first true road test of the season against a ranked opponent, while Purdue looks to protect its home court and a 21-game nonconference winning streak dating to 2022.