Trey Kaufman-Renn's fingertip salvation at the final buzzer gave Purdue a 79-77 Sweet 16 victory over Texas on Thursday night, capping a dramatic NCAA tournament run for the Boilermakers.

Kaufman-Renn tipped in Braden Smith's missed shot with 0.7 seconds left after Texas had tied the game moments earlier with a driving layup and three-point play by Dailyn Swain. The win snapped Texas's streak of four losses on winning field goals in the final two seconds, a record for any NCAA tournament team. Tramon Mark's injury-plagued performance for Texas (21-15), scoring 29 points while limping, was a key factor, as was Purdue's rebounding edge, highlighted by Kaufman-Renn's five first-half rebounds.

Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots (6-for-6) and finished with 20 points, while Smith added 16 points and five assists. Texas coach Sean Miller lamented his team's rebounding struggles, a critical issue against Purdue's inside presence. The win sends Purdue (30-8) to Saturday's Elite Eight game against either Arizona or Arkansas.

What mattered most was the Boilermakers' ability to execute under pressure, with Kaufman-Renn's clutch play embodying the message from coach Matt Painter about the importance of tip-ins. The victory stands as a testament to Purdue's resilience and depth, particularly in the paint where they capitalized on Texas's defensive lapses and Mark's limitations.