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5 Thoughts From Purdue WBB's 118-42 Win in Exhibition Game

Purdue women's basketball hit the floor at Mackey Arena for the first time on Monday night, hosting Purdue Northwest (Division II) for an exhibition contest.

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Watch: Braden Smith: Purdue has 'the right pieces' to win a national title | Big Ten on NBC Sports

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Watch: Purdue head coach Matt Painter is 'comfortable playing everybody' | Big Ten on NBC Sports

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 28

Mark it Down, Purdue Fans — Tipoff Times Announced for Final Four, Championship Games

The 2026 Final Four is still five months away, but it's always wise to plan. On Tuesday, the NCAA announced tipoff times for the Final Four and national championship games at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Purdue's Grace Heaney, Taylor Anderson Receive Weekly Big Ten Awards

Purdue right-side hitter Grace Heaney and Taylor Anderson have taken home some hardware after leading the Boilermakers to a 2-0 record last week. Heaney was named the Big Ten Player of the Week and Anderson was awarded Setter of the Week honors for their contributions in wins over Illinois and No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

2027 Guard Jason Gardner Jr. Shares Photos of Purdue Visit — What He Would Bring

Jason Gardner Jr., an Indiana product and one of the top guards in the 2027 recruiting class, recently took an unofficial visit to Purdue over the weekend.

Interesting Kickoff Time Announced For Purdue vs. No. 1 Ohio State

When Purdue (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) takes the field to host No. 1 Ohio State (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at Ross-Ade Stadium on Nov. 8, it will be at an interesting time.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Where Purdue Volleyball Ranks in Big Ten Standings After Another 2-0 Weekend

Purdue continued to roll over the weekend, posting a pair of impressive wins over Illinois and No. 20 Minnesota over the weekend. The 11th-ranked Boilermakers improved to 17-3 on the season and 8-2 in Big Ten play with the pair of victories.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Why Barry Odom Said Money 'Not Always the Answer' When Discussing Purdue's NIL

In today's landscape of college football, when things aren't going well, the immediate allegation is that a program isn't spending the money necessary to be successful.

Grace Heaney's Career Day Fuels Purdue's Reverse Sweep Over Minnesota

Purdue's volleyball team doesn't know the word "quit." That was evident in Sunday afternoon's top-25 showdown between the 11th-ranked Boilermakers and No.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 26

Fletcher Loyer Cites Purdue's Biggest Takeaway From Purdue's Exhibition vs. Kentucky

Purdue's first experience on the basketball court this season didn't quite go as planned. The Boilermakers dropped a 78-65 exhibition game to Kentucky on Friday, but senior Fletcher Loyer said that the top-10 clash was just a "quiz," helping Purdue prepare for the regular season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 26

Spread Released for Purdue vs. Michigan — Boilermakers Massive Underdogs Again

When the Boilermakers hit the field in Ann Arbor on Saturday, they will be doing so as major underdogs. Michigan has opened up as a considerable favorite for next weekend's Big Ten clash.

Ryan Browne News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Is It Time Purdue Experiments With a New Starting Quarterback?

A team that turnovers have plagued all season had avoided disaster for 58:54 of Saturday's Homecoming game against Rutgers. But in the game's final minute, quarterback Ryan Browne made a critical mistake that allowed the Scarlet Knights to escape Ross-Ade with a 27-24 victory, courtesy of a Jai Patel walk-off field goal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

What Barry Odom Said Following Purdue's 27-24 Loss to Rutgers

Purdue couldn't close the deal on Saturday. Despite having two different 10-point leads, the Boilermakers dropped a 27-24 heartbreaker to Rutgers on Homecoming in West Lafayette.

Devin Mockobee News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Devin Mockobee Scores the Easiest Touchdown of His Purdue Career vs. Rutgers

Purdue senior Devin Mockobee may have scored the easiest touchdown of his Purdue career in Saturday's game against Rutgers. The running back found himself wide open in the end zone on a short passing play, resulting in an easy score for the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Purdue RB Malachi Thomas Has Huge First Half vs. Rutgers

Purdue running back Malachi Thomas provided his team with a great spark in the first half of Saturday's Homecoming game against Rutgers. He accounted for more than half of the Boilermaker offense in the first two quarters.

Ryan Browne News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25

Update on Purdue QB Ryan Browne Ahead of Rutgers Game

Ryan Browne will be Purdue's starting quarterback against Rutgers, according to a report from Tom Dienhart of Gold & Black Illustrated. The news was reported on Monday morning, shortly after the availability report was released for Saturday's Homecoming game.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24

What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's Exhibition Loss to Kentucky

No. 1 Purdue took the floor for the first time during the 2025-26 season, playing No. 9 Kentucky in an exhibition game. The Boilermakers suffered a 78-65 loss, but learned plenty about themselves throughout the game.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24

How Raleigh Burgess Redshirting During 2025-26 Season Impacts Purdue

Deciding to redshirt couldn't have been an easy one for Raleigh Burgess. But the 6-foot-11 sophomore forward has decided to take that option for Purdue's 2025-26 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining at the start of next season.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24

Matt Painter Critical of NCAA's Rule Allowing G League Players in College Basketball

Matt Painter has already had his first viral moment of the 2025-26 college basketball season. The Purdue head coach didn't hold back when talking about the NCAA permitting players from the G League, the NBA's developmental league, to play college basketball.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 23

Purdue's Starting 5 for Exhibition Game vs. Kentucky Revealed

One of the biggest questions surrounding Purdue has been in regards to the starting lineup. Everyone knew the "Big Three" of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn would fill three of the five spots.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 23

Purdue's Matt Painter Reveals One Redshirt Decision Has Been Made for 2025-26 Season

One redshirt decision has been made for Purdue's basketball team heading into the 2025-26 season. Head coach Matt Painter told reporters on Thursday that sophomore forward Raleigh Burgess will utilize this year as his redshirt season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20

Purdue's Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season

Purdue's Braden Smith gets massive honor ahead of 2025-26 season

Smith is heading into what should be his final season with the Boilermakers after a tremendous run over the past three seasons.

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Purdue Boilermakers News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 18

Purdue is getting a large quarterback in Corin Berry for 2026

The Purdue Boilermakers are struggling in the 2025 season at 2-4, losing four in a row heading into this weekend’s game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

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