Tag: Isaac Haas

Mahlmann’s Photo Gallery: Purdue Sweet 16 Practice

BOSTON, Mass. _ ISL photographer Trevor Mahlmann was on hand as the Purdue men’s basketball team practiced at the home of the Celtics (TD Garden) on Thursday. The team was preparing for their Sweet 16 tilt against Texas Tech on Friday night. The winner of Friday’s (or more likely early Saturday Morning’s) game will face […]

Purdue Seniors Shine in Final Home Game

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It was a beautiful February afternoon (sunshine was a welcome sight after endless days of rain and the banks of the Wabash below water) Sunday as fans walked into Mackey Arena to watch the Purdue senior class suit up for their final home game. […]

Without Edwards, Purdue Ends Losing Streak

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Adversity. Life comes at you in many ways and you have to learn how to roll with the punches. Purdue had no trouble finding adversity leading up to their game against Penn State Sunday night in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers were coming off of […]

Purdue’s Winning Streak Snapped at 19

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It had to happen at some point, it had to happen in conference play, it had to happen at home, it had to happen Wednesday night. 14th ranked Ohio State came from behind to hand Purdue their first loss (64-63) in conference action, their […]

Purdue Extends Program Best Win Streak to 18

The Boilermakers took some punches, but stood their ground against Maryland, winning 75-67 in the prime time bout Wednesday night. Purdue relied on its defense to take a double digit lead into halftime and relied on its shooting to carry the team home for their 18th straight win. The victory also allowed Purdue to retain […]

Purdue Alone Atop the Big Ten After Outlasting Michigan

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — “Defense Lives Here,” the saying plastered in giant letters across the railing in front of the Purdue student section, the Paint Crew, inside Mackey Arena.  This season Purdue has lived up to that mantra, be it by turnovers, which allow the Paint Crew to […]

#3 Purdue Steamrolls Wisconsin

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Time is a precious commodity, whether talking about life, basketball, or even how long it takes for Joey Chestnut to scarf down a bunch of hotdogs. Time was not on Wisconsin’s side Tuesday night in a runaway, 78-50, loss to Purdue. 12:23, that’s nearly […]

Purdue routs undefeated Valpo

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Quite a few rumblings could be heard warning of a potential trap game with an undefeated Valparaiso (8-0) visiting West Lafayette to take on the Boilermakers Thursday night. Who can blame fans for approaching the game with caution after some of the upsets we’ve […]

Purdue Survives Northwestern, Advances to 2-0 in B1G

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Offense for Defense, Haas for Haarms; the oft-used strategy by Purdue head coach Matt Painter this season was once again triumphant against a physical Northwestern squad. The duo led the Boilers to a 74-69 victory over the Wildcats Sunday afternoon. This is beautiful. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#BoilerUp […]

Purdue Rallies to Defeat Louisville

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Walking through the Mackey concourse prior to the game against the #17 Louisville Cardinals Tuesday evening, there was a palpable buzz from fans on what was expected to be a terrific tilt in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The concourse was crowded with fans waiting […]