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Five Thoughts From Purdue's 80-77 OT Win Over Nebraska

It doesn't always matter how you got the win, it's that you get it at all. That was certainly the case on Tuesday night in Lincoln, as No. 13 Purdue escaped Pinnacle Bank Arena with an 80-77 win over No.

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Purdue Among Five Big Ten Teams Considered NCAA Tournament Locks

Simply making the NCAA Tournament wasn't the goal Purdue set out to accomplish this season. So, hearing that the Boilermakers are a "lock" for March Madness probably doesn't move the needle in West Lafayette much.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 10

Purdue Softball's Bella Douglas Earns Big Ten Honor After Debut Weekend

Purdue freshman Bella Douglas has received recognition from the Big Ten after making her collegiate debut over the weekend. The utility player was named the conference's Freshman of the Week after helping the Boilermakers to a 4-1 record in the UNLV Leadoff Classic.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 9

Upcoming 5-Game Stretch a Proving Ground for Purdue: 'That's What You Want'

Given the option, Purdue would rather not have a 9-3 Big Ten record and sitting fifth in the conference standings. But, unless there's access to a time-traveling DeLorean, the Boilermakers can't change the past and must instead focus on the schedule that lies ahead.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 9

Where Purdue Ranks in KenPom, NCAA NET & AP Poll After Two Straight Wins

After suffering through a three-game losing streak, Purdue has placed a few tallies in the win column. The Boilermakers have recently posted victories over Maryland and Oregon, improving to 19-4 on the season and 9-3 in Big Ten play.

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Which Former Purdue Players Did Drew Brees Join in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Last week, Purdue legend Drew Brees was announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. He had an outstanding NFL career with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints, and became the fifth Boilermaker to earn a spot in Canton.

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Matt Painter Talks About Purdue's Struggle With Closing First Halves

Closing out first halves has become an issue for Purdue in recent weeks. That problem reared its ugly head again on Saturday against Oregon, as the 12th-ranked Boilermakers watched an eight-point first-half lead dwindle down to just two points when they headed into the locker room.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 8

Purdue's Fletcher Loyer Stoic in Response to Making Game Winner in Win Over Oregon

Most players might be overjoyed after hitting a clutch three in a tight game, lifting their team to a win. Fletcher Loyer was certainly happy that his bucket with 50 seconds left helped No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / February 7

Watch: Oregon at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/07/2026

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Porter Roberts, Three-Time Big Ten Champion at Purdue, Dies at 51

Porter Roberts, a three-time Big Ten champion at Purdue and a former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, has died. He was 51 years old. An announcement came from the Purdue men's basketball social media account late Friday evening.

Watch: Penn State at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/04/2026

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 4

Most Impactful Players Purdue Football Landed From the Transfer Portal

Barry Odom didn't have to rely on the transfer portal nearly as much to build a roster as he did last season, but Purdue was still active during the offseason.

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Purdue Women's Basketball Facing Pivotal 3-Game Stretch in Big Ten Play

Purdue's best opportunity to climb up the Big Ten standings and secure its place in the conference tournament comes in the span of the next 10 days. From Feb.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 3

Where Purdue Stands in Latest 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket Roundup

Before the season started, Purdue was expected to be one of the No. 1 seeds in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. A three-game losing streak to end the month of January put the Boilermakers behind the 8-ball in that discussion, but they still have a chance to improve their status before March Madness.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 3

Where Every Purdue Football Transfer Departure Ended Up

Purdue may not have experienced the same mass exodus from the program this season compared to last year, but there were still several members of the 2025 roster who entered the transfer portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 3

Schedule Update on Purdue's Second Game vs. Iowa

The second matchup between No. 12 Purdue and Iowa now has a tipoff time and a designated television network. Both schools confirmed the update with social media posts on Monday.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 2

Even During Shooting Slump, Purdue Never Lost Faith in Fletcher Loyer

There was probably nobody happier to rip the January page out of the calendar than Fletcher Loyer. Purdue's sharp-shooting senior guard made just 30% of his three-point attempts in eight Big Ten games and ended the month averaging just 6.5 points per contest in the last four to end the month.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 2

Where Purdue Basketball's 2026 Commits Rank in Updated Top 150 From Recruiting Site

It's no secret that Matt Painter and his staff don't care about recruiting rankings or star ratings when it comes to evaluating talent. Over the years, Purdue has turned under-recruited players into All-American talents.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 2

Where Purdue Stands in KenPom, NCAA NET & AP Rankings to Start February

Purdue finally put an end to its losing streak on Sunday afternoon in College Park. The Boilermakers bludgeoned Maryland 93-63 to get a victory after losing its previous three games.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 1

Matt Painter Explains Why 30-Point Win Over Maryland is Exactly What Purdue Needed

Purdue needed a win in the worst way. Entering Sunday's game against Maryland, the 12th-ranked Boilermakers had suffered three straight losses, putting them two games back in the race for a Big Ten title.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 1

How Many of Purdue's 2026 Commits Are McDonald's All-American Nominees?

Purdue has had just one McDonald's All-American player commit to the program under coach Matt Painter. That could change this year, though, as all four members of the Boilermakers' 2026 recruiting class have been listed as nominees this year.

Watch: Purdue at Maryland | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 02/01/2026

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 1

5 Thoughts From No. 12 Purdue's 93-63 Win Over Maryland

Purdue snapped out of its funk in a big way in College Park on Sunday. The 12th-ranked Boilermakers walked into the Xfinity Center and took care of Maryland without much issue, defeating the Terrapins 93-63.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 30

Purdue Continues to Slide in Latest NCAA Bracket Projection

Before the 2025-26 season tipped off, Purdue was penciled in as a strong candidate to have the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament. Now, as February approaches, the Boilermakers are 17-4 on the season and are trying to keep themselves in position to earn a top-four seed for March Madness.