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2024
Overall Record
29-4
Last Game
vs Wisconsin W 78-70
Conference Record
17-3
Next Game
@Wisconsin 03/10/2024
Grambling State guard Jourdan Smith claps during a stop in play in overtime of the team's First Four game against Montana State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Unforgettable losses propel Grambling State and Purdue to Midwest matchup in March Madness

Grambling State star Jourdan Smith spent months losing sleep over the team’s inexplicable 2023 season finale.
 
FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15), guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and forward Caleb Furst (1) walk off the court after losing to Fairleigh Dickinson 63-58 in a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. Yes, Purdue has looked like a title contender all season and owns another 1-seed as the NCAAs begin this week. Yet one bad night at the worst possible time hangs over the program, standing as the worst of the program’s multiple March stumbles.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Purdue faces the ghost of a shocking March Madness loss. Virginia has some advice on how to move on

 
Purdue center Zach Edey, right, shoots over Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Purdue’s Edey, Tennessee’s Knecht, UNC’s Davis headline the AP men’s college All-America teams

 
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) talks with teammates after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Top-seeded Boilermakers return to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt

 
UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) and teammates celebrate during the final minutes of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next

 

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Purdue Boilermakers play Grambling Tigers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers and Grambling Tigers square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
 

Purdue and Grambling square off in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers take on the Grambling Tigers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.
 

Bowling Green and Purdue Fort Wayne square off in TBC matchup

The Bowling Green Falcons and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons square off in The Basketball Classic. Wednesday’s meeting is the first of the season for the teams.
 

Bowling Green squares off against Purdue Fort Wayne in TBC

The Bowling Green Falcons take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in The Basketball Classic. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.
 
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) talks with teammates after missing a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Purdue begins another NCAA tourney atop the Midwest Region after losing to a 16-seed a year ago

Purdue is seeded first in the Midwest Region for the NCAA Tournament as it tries to make amends for becoming only the second No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed a year ago.
 
UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) and Marquette guard Chase Ross (2) fight for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

March Madness is here. UConn, Purdue, Houston and North Carolina get top seeding in NCAA Tournament

Defending champion Connecticut, along with Houston, Purdue and North Carolina are the top seeds in a March Madness bracket that started going haywire even before the pairings came out.
 
Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots and scores a shot to force overtime during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Wisconsin battles to 76-75 OT win over No. 3 Purdue, securing spot in Big Ten championship game

Max Klesmit made a runner in the lane with 4.8 seconds to play in overtime and Wisconsin beat Big Ten Tournament top-seed Purdue 76-75 for a spot in the conference championship game.
 

Purdue plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Wisconsin

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season.
 
Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) celebrates after making a basket while fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. At right is Purdue's Zach Edey (15). (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten Tournament play with 67-62 win over Michigan State

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, as No. 3 Purdue recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat the Spartans 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
 
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) and Purdue center Zach Edey, center, get into an altercation during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinals

Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for third-ranked Purdue as the Boilermakers recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat Michigan State 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament.
 

Purdue Boilermakers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers and Michigan State Spartans square off in the Big Ten Tournament. Friday’s game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.
 
Purdue's Zach Edey (15) celebrates the team's 77-71 win over Illinois, while Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue enters Big Ten tourney, eager for fresh postseason start after last year’s painful NCAA loss

Purdue is eager for a fresh postseason start after a painful loss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last year to No. 16 seed Farleigh Dickinson.
 
FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) celebrates with his mother after Purdue defeated Alabama 92-86 in an NCAA college basketball game in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Edey was the unanimous choice as AP All-Big Ten player of the year in voting released Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Edey and Painter give Purdue two of the top AP Big Ten honors. Illini’s Domask newcomer of year

Purdue’s Zach Edey repeated as Associated Press Big Ten player of the year and Matt Painter of the Boilermakers is coach of the year for the second straight season.
 
Houston's J'Wan Roberts, center, holds up the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Houston. Houston won 76-46 and finished the regular season as the Big 12 Conference Champions. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston, UConn, Purdue remain top AP Top 25 while bluebloods North Carolina, Kentucky on the rise

Houston remains atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week. The Cougars received 52 of 62 first-place votes from a national media panel after clinching the Big 12 regular-season title in their first year in the league.
 

Zach Edey leads No. 3 Purdue past Wisconsin 78-70 in his home finale

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had 25 points and 14 rebounds in his home finale, becoming the first Big Ten player to exceed 2,200 career points and 1,200 boards, and No. 3 Purdue beat Wisconsin 78-70 on Sunday.
 
Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots the ball over Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl (22) during the NCAA men's basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 78-70. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)

Purdue retires Zach Edey’s jersey after he leads No. 3 Boilermakers past Wisconsin in home finale

Zach Edey had 25 points and 14 rebounds in his home finale and No. 3 Purdue beat Wisconsin 78-70. The 7-foot-4 Edey became the first Big Ten player to exceed 2,200 career points and 1,200 boards.
 

Wisconsin visits Edey and No. 3 Purdue

No. 3 Purdue hosts the Wisconsin Badgers after Zach Edey scored 28 points in Purdue’s 77-71 win against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
 

Wisconsin visits No. 3 Purdue after Edey’s 28-point performance

No. 3 Purdue hosts the Wisconsin Badgers after Zach Edey scored 28 points in Purdue’s 77-71 victory against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
 

Watts scores 18 as Oakland downs Purdue Fort Wayne 75-65 in Horizon League Tournament

Rocket Watts scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Oakland Golden Grizzlies past the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 75-65 in the Horizon League Tournament.
 

Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons play in Horizon League Tournament

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies face the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in the Horizon League Tournament. Thursday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.
 

Oakland Golden Grizzlies play the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in Horizon League Tournament

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons square off in the Horizon League Tournament.
 
Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) Purdue's Zach Edey, center, and Braden Smith vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

No. 3 Purdue rallies past No. 12 Ilinois, claims 2nd straight outright Big Ten regular-season title

Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71 on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
 
Purdue's Zach Edey smiles as he gives a television interview after the team's 77-71 win over Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title

Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
 

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons play in Horizon League Tournament against the Robert Morris Colonials

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons play in the Horizon League Tournament against the Robert Morris Colonials. The teams meet Tuesday for the third time this season.
 

No. 3 Purdue visits No. 12 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point game

No. 12 Illinois hosts the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers after Marcus Domask scored 31 points in Illinois’ 91-83 win against the Wisconsin Badgers.
 

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons play in Horizon League Tournament against the Robert Morris Colonials

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Robert Morris Colonials square off in the Horizon League Tournament.
 

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing

No. 13 Illinois hosts the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers after Marcus Domask scored 31 points in Illinois’ 91-83 win against the Wisconsin Badgers.
 
Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) reacts after scoring against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title

Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
 

Roberts’ 18 lead Purdue Fort Wayne over Robert Morris 83-65

Led by Anthony Roberts’ 18 points, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 83-65.
 

Robert Morris visits Purdue Fort Wayne after Jackson’s 27-point outing

Purdue Fort Wayne hosts the Robert Morris Colonials after Jalen Jackson scored 27 points in Purdue Fort Wayne’s 79-77 overtime victory against the Wright State Raiders.
 
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