It’s a rivalry alright.
As Indiana and Purdue prepared to face off in the latest chapter of their longstanding rivalry, Hoosiers players lined up along the court directly in front of Boilermakers players as they attempted some warm-up free throws; leading to a couple staredowns prior to tip.
Yup, it’s definitely a rivalry 😳 pic.twitter.com/bL1FcXfGqa
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 26, 2023
The pregame moment started to go viral Saturday night.
“Laughably weak,” a fan replied.
“Pregame views,” tweeted Angela Moryan.
Pregame views https://t.co/4XyMI8RayY
— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) February 26, 2023
“F em,” another said.
F em. https://t.co/xvBuZ847IZ
— Boiler In Texas (@BoilerInTexas) February 26, 2023
“This is hilarious,” a user commented.
This is hilarious https://t.co/exNQvSvctW
— R-Jay (@Ryan61239) February 26, 2023
“IU is classy as always.”
IU is classy as always 🙄 https://t.co/absKgrdpYY
— Dr Melanie (@purdueswim) February 26, 2023
“No that’s just classless,” a fan replied.
No that’s just classless
— HUSKERPALOOZA (@HUSKERPALOOZA23) February 26, 2023
“Indiana don’t want any part of Gillis.”
Indiana don’t want any part of Gillis.
— Nick (@nickbos82) February 26, 2023
The Hoosiers were able to come away with the win the last time these two squared off, with Indiana upsetting the No. 1 Boilermakers 79-74.
Purdue has since dropped a few spots in the AP Poll after losing three of its last five games. Now they’ll try to hold Trayce Jackson-Davis down following the senior’s last performance when he dropped 25 points, seven boards and five blocks.
A win for IU could slide them into third in the Big Ten.