Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Can Purdue make it two Big Ten wins in a row? Purdue versus Northwestern today in Mackey Arena should be a good game. In recent years Northwestern has been a thorn in Purdue’s side. They’ve taken them down a number of times in unexpected ways. Purdue is coming off a 20 point victory over Minnesota while Northwestern most recently fell to Penn … [Read more...] about How to Watch #20 Purdue (10-4, 2-1) vs. Northwestern (10-4, 1-2) & Open Thread
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The Three Pointer: Purdue (10-4) vs. Northwestern (10-4)
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Boilers will take on the team that has beaten them and played them tougher than any other over the last 4 seasons. Following their first road victory of the season that saw a 53 point outburst in the second half, the Purdue Boilermakers return back to the friendly confines of Mackey Arena to take on the … [Read more...] about The Three Pointer: Purdue (10-4) vs. Northwestern (10-4)
Purdue Basketball: Northwestern By The Numbers
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images We’ve got more of those advanced stats for you. This time for Mackey Arena’s next visitor. Northwestern University (10-4, 1-2 Big 10) - Kenpom #44 Basic Information Location: Evanston, Illinois Type of School: Private University Mascot: Willie the Wildcat Venue: Welsh Ryan Arena Head Coach - Chris Collins Seasons at Northwestern: … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball: Northwestern By The Numbers
By The Numbers: Purdue Uses Second Half Surge to Win on the Road
Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Purdue moves to 2-1 in conference play. 61 The total number of points that Purdue’s Big Three scored on the road at the Barn last night. Fletcher Loyer led the way with 24 points, followed by Smith’s 20 and TKR’s 17. The bulk of Braden’s damage was done in the 2nd half after he struggled to shoot the ball in the first half, like TKR. Purdue … [Read more...] about By The Numbers: Purdue Uses Second Half Surge to Win on the Road
Braden Smith Joins 1,000 Point Club
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images On a deep three to beat the shot clock. Given that Braden Smith ended the game against Toledo with 997 career points we knew he was going to reach 1,000 points today against the Golden Gophers. It took a few minutes, but with the shot clock winding down Braden Smith received a pass well beyond the … [Read more...] about Braden Smith Joins 1,000 Point Club