Evan Boudreaux
Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern drives past Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hunter Jr helps Purdue beat No. 18 Iowa 77-68

Mar. 03, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) shoots over Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 22, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 15, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Purdue defeated Iowa 104-68. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 05, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots a 3-pointer with Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By Matt Sugam Jan. 28, 2020 10:39 PM EST

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) drives past Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout

By Phillip B. Wilson Jan. 24, 2020 10:44 PM EST

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) drives on Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue defense bottles up No. 8 Spartans in 71-42 upset

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2020 02:16 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Virginia Commonwealth forward Corey Douglas (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Virginia Commonwealth Rams at Purdue Boilermakers 11/29/2019

Nov. 29, 2019 11:13 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) drives to the basket defended by Jacksonville State forward Martin Roub during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Purdue overpowers Jacksonville State 81-49

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 23, 2019 10:16 PM EST

Chicago State forward Jace Colley (23) is defended by Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) and forward Evan Boudreaux (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue relies on defense to roll past Chicago St. 93-49

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2019 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) is defended by Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the first half of a regional final against Virginia in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Boilermakers could revert to their big lineup with 7-foot-3 center Matt Haarms, 270-pound power forward Trevon Williams, 6-9 small forward Aaron Wheeler and 6-7 guard Nojel Eastern. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue hoping to add new chapter in replacement story

By Michael Marot Oct. 23, 2019 02:59 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) drives against Purdue's Grady Eifert during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Edwards scores 36 to lead Purdue over Wisconsin

Jan. 12, 2019 12:02 AM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, drives against Purdue's Eric Hunter Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 77-59. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 6 Michigan State shakes off bad start, tops Purdue 77-59

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2019 11:26 PM EST