By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor It’s starting to come together for Purdue center A.J. Hammons, and as a result, things are coming together for the Boilermakers. The 7-foot, 280-pound freshman center is becoming the beast Purdue coach Matt Painter has envisioned. Hammons is averaging 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game as the […]
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By SAM KLEMET ISL Correspondent It took D.J Byrd a while to get in rhythm, but the Purdue senior found his stroke at the most crucial moments. Byrd connected on four second half triples and scored all 12 of his points after halftime to lift the Boilermakers past Nebraska, 65-56 Wednesday night in Lincoln. Games […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue’s upcoming schedule might not seem all that appealing. After all, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State, Minnesota and Illinois aren’t on it. That’s exactly why this next stretch of games is a very big deal for the Boilermakers. Purdue defeated Penn State 60-42 on Sunday, and the Boilermakers now enter […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue pulled out a 66-56 win over Ball State on Tuesday night that was closer than it should have been. The Boilermakers clearly had more talent, but they allowed the Cardinals to hang around several times in the first half when consistent play, especially on offense, might have put the game […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor What’s up with Purdue? Why are the Boilermakers 4-6? Why are they losing these close games? Do they have any chance to do anything this season? These are questions I have been asked in the past week by fans disappointed in the 81-68 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. I know, […]
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By Doug Griffiths The last time Notre Dame and Purdue played one another in men’s basketball in the regular season, Lyndon Johnson was President of the United States and the United States had yet to put a man on the moon. Yes, it’s been more than 45 years since the two instate rivals met on […]
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