By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent Purdue will begin Big Ten play at Wisconsin on Tuesday night, interim Badgers head coach Greg Gard’s first at the helm in a Big Ten game after Bo Ryan announced his immediate retirement earlier in December. The Boilermakers wrapped up non-conference play on Tuesday with a win over Vanderbilt at home to earn a […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Purdue finished out non-conference play with a 12-1 record Tuesday night by defeating Vanderbilt 68-55 one game after losing to Butler in the Crossroads Classic Saturday. Mackey Arena was sold out and loud to cheer on the promising Purdue squad in their final game prior to Big Ten play, but […]
From Purdue Athletics: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Following a pair of double-doubles and a 3-0 record, Purdue freshman Caleb Swanigan was named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week for the second time. During Purdue’s 3-0 week, the 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward from Fort Wayne, Indiana, averaged 15.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent Purdue defeated Howard 93-55 at home Wednesday night and moved to 10-0 on the season. The Boilermakers were going to be favored to win this game, they were expected to blow out the Bison, they were expected to control the tempo and cause turnovers… and all of that was before James Daniel, […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue overcame a sluggish first half to defeat IUPUI Monday night 80-53 and improve to 9-0. The Boilermakers led the Jaguars by only eight points going into halftime. IUPUI was able to keep the game close through the early portion of the second half with scrappy play and quickness […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Isaac Haas and A.J. Hammons combined for 37 points and 17 rebounds, and Purdue grinded out a 70-58 win against an aggressive New Mexico team. New Mexico is one of the few teams that matches up with Purdue’s height, but the Boilermakers were able to […]
By ISL Staff Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell announced Sunday that defensive coordinator Greg Hudson, offensive coordinator John Shoop and defensive tackles coach Rubin Carter will not return for the 2016 season. Hudson, who also coached the defensive ends; Shoop, who also coached the quarterbacks; and Carter each just completed their third seasons under […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Isaac Haas scored a career high 24 points in only 20 minutes of action, and Purdue improved to 6-0 with a 77-55 win over winless Lehigh. The 7-foot, 282-pound center was allowed to play extended minutes in the first half after having picked up two early fouls, an […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. _ Indiana defeated Purdue 54-36 on Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium to become bowl eligible the first time since 2007 and the second time since 1993. This was the third straight victory for Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket game, the first time that has occurred since a […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent A.J. Hammons played for the first time this season Wednesday night after sitting the first two games and the exhibitions. He had eight points, six rebounds, and three blocks in 15 minutes in his season debut, and helped Purdue defeat Incarnate Word 96-61. The 7-foot center came off the bench and immediately […]
By KEITH CARRELL ISL Correspondent The Paint Crew ran out of “3” signs it hangs after each made 3-pointer. That’s how well Purdue’s offense was clicking Sunday. The Boilermakers broke a school record for 3-pointers made in a game, with 18, in a 107-79 win over Vermont. Here’s the barrage, courtesy of Big Ten Network: […]