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Purdue Volleyball Coach Dave Shondell Reveals He's Signed Contract Extension

Dave Shondell plans to remain Purdue's head volleyball coach for a little longer. Following the Boilermakers' loss to Pitt in the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament, he revealed that he signed a four-year contract to remain in West Lafayette.

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Purdue Volleyball Leaves Lasting Legacy as Dream Season Ends in Regional Final

When Purdue stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time in 2025, some questioned whether it would finish in the top eight in the Big Ten. Yet on Saturday night, the third-seeded Boilermakers were standing tall with top-seeded Pitt on the opposite side of the net, one of the last eight teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament.

Matt Painter News / NBC Sports / December 13

Watch: Matt Painter on Purdue fanbase, home win vs. Marquette | Big Ten Basketball

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 13

Watch: Marquette at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/13/2025

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 12

3 Things to Know About Purdue's New Offensive Line Coach Zach Crabtree

Purdue has reportedly found its next offensive line coach. According to Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com, the Boilermakers are hiring Fresno State's Zach Crabtree to fill the void on the staff.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 11

Watch: Lipscomb at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/11/2025

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 11

Matt Painter Explains Why Purdue's AP Ranking 'Isn't That Important'

Matt Painter couldn't care less what number is beside Purdue's name in the Associated Press poll. In December, that doesn't really matter. What is important, though, is the number next to his team's name in March.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 11

Purdue Responds Like a Champion in Blowout Win Over Minnesota

Matt Painter knows he has a championship-caliber team in his locker room. But after Purdue's home loss to Iowa State on Saturday, one question needed to be answered: how would the Boilermakers respond?

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Purdue’s Braden Smith Injured In Minnesota Rout

You can almost hear the collective groan from Boilermaker nation. Just when things were clicking, the basketball gods decided to throw a wrench in the works.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10

No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.

John Calipari gives pointed critique of college basketball's NIL and eligibility paradigm

John Calipari has invented a new NIL booster insurance plan

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'Big 10 men's basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Watch: Minnesota at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/10/2025

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 10

Watch: Spotlighting Madison Layden-Zay | Purdue Women's Basketball | On The Court

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9

'More Mature' Antione West Jr. Talks Decision to Redshirt at Purdue

Agreeing to spend an entire season on the sideline isn't an easy decision to reach. But Purdue freshman guard Antione West Jr. believes using a redshirt year during the 2025-26 campaign is the best option, both for himself and the program.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9

Purdue Volleyball Rakes In Plethora of All-Region Awards

Purdue's volleyball program raked in several Midwest All-Region awards for the 2025 season. That includes Player of the Year honors for Kenna Wollard and Coach of the Year recognition for Dave Shondell.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9

Purdue Quarterback Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Purdue quarterback Malachi Singleton has decided to explore his opportunities outside of West Lafayette when the NCAA transfer portal window opens next month.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 8

How Far Did Purdue Fall in AP Poll After Losing to Iowa State?

Purdue's run as the country's No. 1 team has come to an end for a second time this season. After suffering an 81-58 loss at Mackey Arena on Saturday, the Boilermakers dropped outside of the top five in the Associated Press poll for the first time this year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 8

Info on Purdue Volleyball's Regional Semifinal Match vs. SMU Released

For a third consecutive year, Purdue's volleyball team is headed to the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers defeated Wright State in the opening round and took down Baylor in the second round to advance to college volleyball's Sweet 16, where they'll face a familiar foe.

Watch: Purdue at Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/07/2025

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 7

Iowa State Loss 'Sucks Right Now,' But Fletcher Loyer Tells How It Can Benefit Purdue

Purdue's senior group has been through this before. It hasn't happened often, but the trio of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn has suffered through disappointing losses.

Watch: Iowa State at Purdue | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketall | 12/06/2025

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

The 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are for real, and they left no doubt on Saturday in a 81-58 drubbing of No. 1 Purdue.

Three takeaways from No. 25 Arkansas' win over Fresno State

Duke off to first 10-0 start in eight years behind second-half surge

No. 6 Louisville tops No. 22 Indiana after taking big lead early

Kentucky's $22 million roster not living up to its price tag

Doug Gottlieb throws a chair after his team blows late lead

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 5

Boilers Block Baylor to Advance to Regional Semifinal Round for Third Straight Year

The "Block Party" is the name of the student section inside Holloway Gymnasium, but on Friday night, the Purdue volleyball team turned the second round of the NCAA Tournament into its own block party.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22

No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship

Oscar Cluff's 15 points led seven players in double figures for No. 1 Purdue in an 86-56 romp past No. 15 Texas Tech in the title game of the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night at Nassau, Bahamas.

No. 5 Duke buries 17 of 31 treys, dominates Niagara in weekend opener

No. 9 BYU crushes No. 23 Wisconsin in Salt Lake City showcase

Rueben Chinyelu grabs 21 boards as No. 10 Florida routs Merrimack

SMU uses program record 26 steals to shut down Arkansas State

Takeaways from No. 21 Arkansas' dominant win over Jackson State

John Calipari says Razorbacks 'aren't connected' going into Duke showdown

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

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20