Purdue’s CJ Cox Exits March Madness Game Against Miami Due to Injury
Purdue faced Miami in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 on March 22, 2026. The game was played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Injury update
Sophomore guard CJ Cox exited early in the second half with a right leg issue. He was helped off the floor and appeared questionable to return, per the CBS broadcast.
Purdue’s CJ Cox exits March Madness game against Miami due to injury, according to the broadcast. The play occurred after a foul on a fastbreak with 17:04 remaining.
On-court impact
Cox had injected life into Purdue’s offense late in the first half. He scored 11 points, including nine in a 1:37 span.
At the time of the injury, Purdue led Miami 45-42. The Boilermakers were looking to build momentum when Cox went out.
Team voices and coverage
Forward Trey Kaufman-Renn spoke about the second-round matchup ahead of the game. He addressed the team’s focus and game plan for Miami.
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