Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images LIGHT UP GRACE HALL (like Niele Ivey’s smile lights up the world) Before the season began for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, we all knew this would likely be a year they had a chance to compete for and win a national championship. There were so many pieces in place from last season, and the new additions via the transfer portal and … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Women’s Basketball now claims the #1 ranking in the country
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Purdue Men’s Basketball Falls to #13 in Latest AP Top 25
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Losing two in a row results in a big drop in the rankings. After an 0-2 week that saw Purdue lose to both Michigan and Wisconsin, two quality opponents no doubt, the Boilermakers found themselves dropping down 6 spots in the latest AP Top 25 that was released this afternoon. It was no surprise that … [Read more...] about Purdue Men’s Basketball Falls to #13 in Latest AP Top 25
How to Watch #13 Purdue (19-7, 11-4) at #14 Michigan State (20-5, 11-3) & Open Thread
Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Is this a must win for Purdue’s Big Ten title hopes? Fresh off becoming the winningest coach in Big Ten men’s basketball history, Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans will host the Purdue Boilermakers who are coming off of a two game skid against two of the top teams in the conference. Well, the road ahead for the Boilermakers doesn’t get … [Read more...] about How to Watch #13 Purdue (19-7, 11-4) at #14 Michigan State (20-5, 11-3) & Open Thread
The Old Gold Show: Can Purdue Turn It Around?
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Plus a look at the Michigan State Spartans. Casey and I are back to talk about the recent two game skid of the men’s basketball team. Are there similarities between the losses that will carry forward or was Wisconsin just a uniquely bad matchup for the Boilermakers? I ask Casey these questions and as … [Read more...] about The Old Gold Show: Can Purdue Turn It Around?
Purdue Basketball Opponent Tracker 2-17
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images See how Purdue opponents are currently rated and how that affects Purdue’s resume. Purdue Basketball Opponent Tracker 2-17 As we round into the final quarter of conference play, Purdue has been on a dry spell, dropping 2 games in a row including a defensive debacle at home to #16 Wisconsin. The … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Opponent Tracker 2-17