Considering where the two teams stand in college basketball this season, you might expect Purdue to be a little agitated after pulling out a four-point win over Northwestern on Wednesday night.
Winning heals everything. That may not be an entirely accurate statement, but it certainly helped Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn get through a hurt shoulder against Northwestern on Wednesday night in Evanston.
INDIANAPOLIS — If Purdue could erase the first two quarters of Wednesday night's first-round Big Ten Tournament game against Oregon, it would be preparing for the next round.
Just win. At this point in the college basketball season, grabbing victories is all that really matters. That's exactly what Purdue was able to accomplish on Wednesday night in Evanston.
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue is back in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament this year, sneaking into the field thanks to a 67-62 win over Northwestern in the final game of the regular season.
Matt Painter isn't oblivious to how toxic things can become in the social media sphere. Like most of us, he's not a big fan of it, but what bugs him the most is when he sees Purdue fans going after players on the team personally.
Julia Gossett played a huge role in Purdue's 5-0 weekend in the Purple/Gold Challenge and received some accolades for her effort. The junior was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week after accounting for three of the Boilermakers' wins.
Just one week ago, Purdue was considered a No. 2 seed by almost every bracket projection available. Back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Ohio State really pushed the Boilermakers back, though.
Two days in November stand out more than the rest when thinking about the potential this year's Purdue team possesses. Although it was only a few weeks into the season, the Boilermakers may have reached their zenith.
After suffering back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Ohio State last week, Purdue has fallen in all three major ranking systems: KenPom, NCAA NET and the Associated Press poll.
Purdue punched its ticket into the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament this week with a 67-62 win over Northwestern on Sunday. At 5-13 in conference play, the Boilermakers earned the No.
Frustration continues to mount for Purdue following another loss on Sunday. The eighth-ranked Boilermakers lost 82-74 to Ohio State, their third loss in the last four games.
The Purdue women's basketball team is headed to Indianapolis next week. On Sunday, the Boilermakers defeated Northwestern 67-62 to improve to 5-13 in conference play and secure a spot in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.
Win or go home. That's the scenario for Purdue women's basketball following Saturday's results in the Big Ten. If the Boilermakers defeat Nortwestern on Sunday afternoon, their season will continue with a trip to Indianapolis for the 2026 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.
Mackey Arena has typically resembled a haunted house for most teams in the Big Ten. This year, that fear has vanished, and Purdue hasn't been untouchable on its home floor like it has been in the past.
The Purdue volleyball team is carrying a lot of momentum into its spring season. After finishing last year with a 27-7 record and a trip to the Regional Final round of the NCAA Tournament, the Boilermakers are confident in what they can accomplish in 2026.
Purdue's opportunity to play in the Big Ten Tournament next week come down to the final game. After suffering a 71-65 loss to Oregon on Senior Night on Wednesday, the Boilermakers are now on the outside looking in on the 15-team event.
No. 1 Michigan and No. 6 Purdue faced off in a top-10 showdown on Tuesday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Two of the best teams in the nation battled in a high-stakes Big Ten Conference showdown.