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Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's 76-53 Loss to No. 4 UConn

Purdue closed out the exhibition portion of its 2026-27 season on Tuesday in Hartford. The Boilermakers fell 76-53 to No. 4 UConn, a preseason contest that exposed multiple deficiencies as Matt Painter's team prepares to open the regular season next week.

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5 Observations From Purdue's 76-53 Exhibition Loss to No. 4 UConn

Matt Painter loves using these tough exhibition road games as learning opportunities. Purdue certainly learned some things on Tuesday night in Hartford, falling 76-53 to No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 27

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Most Important Quotes From Purdue Coach Barry Odom's Week 9 Press Conference

Purdue head coach Barry Odom took the podium to discuss his team’s mentality coming out of the bye week. The Boilermakers travel to Penn State on Saturday, but several other storylines surrounding the program remain worth watching.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 26

3 Things I'll Be Watching in Purdue's Final Exhibition Game vs. No. 4 UConn

Matt Painter has one final opportunity to see his team in action before the wins and losses start counting. On Tuesday, the Boilermakers are headed to Hartford to play No.

Could Expanded College Football Playoff End Purdue-Notre Dame Rivalry Series?

Conversations have died down a bit since No. 5 Notre Dame thumped Purdue 49-10 on Sept. 26, but the question remains unanswered: Will the Boilers continue their rivalry series with the Fighting Irish moving forward?

5 Takeaways From No. 12 Purdue Volleyball's Weekend Wins Over Minnesota, Northwestern

After splitting matches against Iowa and No. 1 Nebraska last week, Purdue returned to West Lafayette and picked up a pair of victories this weekend. The Boilers defeated No.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Fort Wayne Coach Jon Coffman Credits Matt Painter For Taking Boilers on the Road

When Purdue announced its exhibition schedule for the 2026-27 season, some may have scratched their heads. Why would Matt Painter take his team on the road to play Purdue-Fort Wayne when it has a chance to potentially sell out Mackey Arena?

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Heavily-Recruited 2027 Guard Ava Womack Commits to Purdue

Shortly after Purdue walked off the court at Mackey Arena following its 55-52 exhibition win over UIC on Saturday, coach Katie Gearlds and her staff received some big news.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 22

4 Thoughts From Purdue's 92-62 Exhibition Victory Over Purdue Fort Wayne

Purdue started slowly against Purdue Fort Wayne but ultimately put everything together in the second half to earn a 30-point victory. Now, the Boilermakers turn their attention to an exhibition showdown with UConn in its final tuneup before the regular season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 22

What to Watch in Purdue Basketball's Second Exhibition Game vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

Purdue travels to Fort Wayne on Thursday to take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in the Boilermakers’ second exhibition game of the preseason. After Sunday’s victory over Ball State, there are still plenty of questions and things to watch for in this matchup.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 21

How Much Is Purdue Basketball Spending? The Answer May Surprise You

Matt Painter has unapologetically built his roster and coached his way throughout his 22 years at Purdue. That approach has led to nine consecutive top-four seeds in the NCAA Tournament, but NIL has introduced a whole new set of challenges for the Boilermakers' staff.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 21

Previewing Purdue Basketball's Second Exhibition Game vs. Purdue-Fort Wayne

Purdue opened its exhibition season on Sunday, hosting Ball State at Mackey Arena. Now, the Boilermakers take their talents on the road, heading to Fort Wayne for their second preseason contest.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 20

Grading Purdue Football Through the First Seven Games of the 2026 Season

Purdue enters its bye week at 3-4 following a disappointing loss to Washington. Despite the result, the Boilermakers have already surpassed the expectations many people nationally had for them entering the season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 19

Boiler Breakdown: Why Purdue Being Left Out of the AP Top 25 Could Be a Good Thing

A familiar face was missing from the release of the preseason AP Top 25 college basketball poll Monday afternoon. The Purdue Boilermakers were left out of the top 25, snapping a streak of 79 consecutive weeks in the poll.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 18

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's 87-55 Win Over Ball State

Purdue didn't look like a team going through a transition on Sunday afternoon. With four new starters, the Boilermakers cruised to an 87-55 victory over Ball State in their opening exhibition.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 18

5 Thoughts From Purdue's Dominant 87-55 Exhibition Victory Over Ball State

Although it was just an exhibition, Purdue got off to a hot start Sunday afternoon, knocking off Ball State 87-55. Several Boilermakers made their first appearance at Mackey Arena, giving a fan base eager for Purdue basketball to return plenty to be excited about.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 16

5 Thoughts From Purdue's 38-26 Loss to Washington

The train ran out of steam. Purdue entered Friday night's game with a lot of confidence after posting wins over Illinois and Minnesota in back-to-back weeks, but it was a different story against Washington on a cold October night.

Fame Ijeboi News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 14

Purdue RB Fame Ijeboi Leads the Country in One Impressive Stat

Tackling Fame Ijeboi has become virtually impossible for opponents. That was never more evident than on Saturday night, when the Purdue ball carrier galloped for 195 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries, leading the Boilermakers to a 41-13 trouncing of the Gophers.