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 […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy 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, […]
Continue ReadingISL’s Ben Fahrbach took shots of the Purdue-Notre Dame game Saturday at the Crossroads Classic. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 81-68. The Irish look like a very good team that could win some games in March. Purdue is a young team that has the talent but has to get it together. Check here for ISL’s coverage […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 […]
Continue ReadingFrom Purdue Sports Information CASTELLANZA, Italy – Junior forward Sandi Marcius recorded a double-double and six Boilermakers scored in double figures as the Purdue men’s basketball team routed Amici del Campetto, 108-72, on Thursday night to wrap up its four-game Italian tour on a high note. Three Boilers – senior D.J. Byrd, junior Terone Johnson […]
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