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Purdue’s Gutsy Win Over Memphis: More Than Just a Game

The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers walked into the Baha Mar Championship with the swagger of a top-ranked team, but Memphis clearly didn’t get the memo. They came out swinging, looking to turn this island getaway into a nightmare for Purdue.

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3 Thoughts From No. 1 Purdue's 80-71 Win Over Memphis

It was a little bit tougher than Purdue would have liked, but the top-ranked Boilermakers escaped the first day of the Baha Mar Championship with an 80-71 over Memphis.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 19

Top 2027 Kentucky Guard Braxton Keathley Talks Interest in Purdue, Recaps Visit

Braxton Keathley pulled into West Lafayette, anticipating a great environment at Mackey Arena when he was on campus on Sunday, Nov. 16, as Purdue hosted Akron.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 19

Purdue Volleyball Announces Time Change For Mackey Match Against Indiana

The season finale volleyball match between rivals Purdue and Indiana has a new start time. First serve between the Boilermakers and Hoosiers from Mackey Arena is now scheduled for 3 p.m.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 19

Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn Earns National Recognition For Efforts vs. Alabama, Akron

The Associated Press recognizes just how important Trey Kaufman-Renn is to Purdue's success. This week, the senior forward was named the AP's National Player of the Week after a pair of tremendous outings in wins over Alabama and Akron.

Devin Mockobee News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 18

Devin Mockobee Opens Up on Injury, Future Plans and Reflects on Highlight at Purdue

Devin Mockobee didn't get to end his career at Purdue the way he would have liked. The running back suffered an ankle injury in the Boilermakers' 27-24 loss to Rutgers on Oct.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 18

How Purdue Volleyball Can Close Out 2025 Season by Making a Statement

You can't really say Purdue controls its own destiny in the Big Ten when it's chasing second place, but the Boilermakers have every opportunity to end the year as the conference's second-best team this year, behind only Nebraska.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 18

Updates on Purdue Basketball's Four Players Who Transferred Out

Following the 2024-25 college basketball season, four players from Purdue's roster decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal: Camden Heide, Myles Colvin, Brian Waddell, and Will Berg.

Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17

How Many Times Has Purdue's Braden Smith Been Named Big Ten Player of the Week?

As the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, you might expect that Purdue's Braden Smith has received his fair share of the conference's Player of the Week honors.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17

How Trey Kaufman-Renn's Return Propelled Purdue Back to Top of AP Poll

Well, that didn't take long. With Trey Kaufman-Renn returning to the lineup and Purdue picking up wins over Alabama and Akron last week, the Boilermakers are back atop the rankings in the Associated Press poll.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17

Why Oscar Cluff, Omer Mayer Say Purdue Experience is Something 'You Can't Describe'

When Oscar Cluff and Omer Mayer committed to play at Purdue, they knew they were joining a winning culture and a program that could compete for a national championship.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17

Trey Kaufman-Renn Hilariously Admits When He Found Out Purdue 'Was a School'

When Trey Kaufman-Renn's college career comes to an end, there's a strong chance that his name is hanging from the rafters inside Mackey Arena. It would be an ironic twist for someone who didn't know Purdue was a college until he was in high school.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 17

What Does 500 Wins Mean to Matt Painter? Purdue Coach Reflects on Achievement

Fletcher Loyer was waiting with the game ball in the locker room shortly after the final buzzer sounded at Mackey Arena on Sunday night. No. 2 Purdue defeated Akron 97-79, giving Matt Painter his 500th career win as a head coach.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 16

Watch: Akron at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 11/16/2025

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 16

Matt Painter Hits New Career Milestone as No. 2 Purdue Tops Akron

Matt Painter has officially joined exclusive company in the coaching world. With Purdue's 97-79 win over Akron on Sunday night, the longtime leader of the Boilermakers has notched 500 career victories.

Liam Murphy News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 16

Purdue Without Sharp-Shooting Bench Player vs. Akron

Purdue will be a little short-handed for Sunday night's game against Akron. Senior forward Liam Murphy is out for the game after sustaining a shoulder injury in practice, according basketball play-by-play man Rob Blackman on WAZY.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 15

Watch: Purdue at Washington | Highlights | 11/15/2025

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 15

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Can Hit New Career Milestone With Win Over Akron

One win. That's all Purdue's Matt Painter needs to hit his next major career milestone, as he sits at 499 victories in 22 seasons as a head coach. The longtime leader of the Boilermakers will have a chance to hit that mark on Sunday, as Purdue hosts Akron.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 13

No. 2 Purdue makes case to reclaim top ranking with road win

No. 2 Purdue makes strong case to reclaim top ranking with impressive road win

The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers lost the top spot in the Associated Press top 25 rankings to Houston on Monday, but they looked the part of a No. 1 team on Thursday night.

No. 17 Michigan State beats San Jose State in battle of Spartans

P.J. Haggerty's 23 points guide Kansas State to victory over Cal

West Virginia humiliates rival Pitt

No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records, makes history

Sports world reacts to Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / November 13

Purdue vs. Alabama college basketball odds: Opening point spread released

No. 2 Purdue and No. 8 Alabama are set to clash in a monstrous early-season non-conference matchup Thursday night, with the game taking place at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7