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Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) reacts in overtime during a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Tennessee, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tennessee blows 25-point lead, beats Iowa 83-77 in OT

By Joe Kay Mar. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

Purdue's Carsen Edwards (3) reacts during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game against Villanova in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Edwards leads Purdue to rout of reigning champ Villanova

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 23, 2019 10:53 PM EDT

Purdue's Carsen Edwards, left, and Villanova's Phil Booth dive for a loose ball during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Houston Cougars 3/24/2019

Mar. 23, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) and Purdue's Nojel Eastern (20) react to a basket bay Haarms during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UCF Knights at Duke Blue Devils 3/24/2019

Mar. 23, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Purdue's head coach Matt Painter smiles during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Purdue will play Villanova on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
South Region: In 'rebuilding' years, Purdue, 'Nova excel

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 08:49 PM EDT

Old Dominion's Kalu Ezikpe (22) blocks a shot by Purdue's Carsen Edwards (3) as Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) and Old Dominion's B.J. Stith (3) look on during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Edwards leads Purdue past ODU 61-48 in 1st round of NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Seton Hall guard Myles Cale (22) and Villanova guard Phil Booth (5) compete for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. Villanova won 74-72. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Defending champ Villanova enters NCAAs from different angle

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, March 15, 2019, file photo, Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his top team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago. In a landscape where one-and-done or two-and-done players have become all the rage, Painter has largely ignored the trend by building Purdue’s program with players who expect to stay four years and cherish a degree. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Purdue uses Painter's old-school plan to overcome departures

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2019 07:44 PM EDT

Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) and Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Big Ten - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:28 AM EDT

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) goes up for a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Oregon Ducks at Arizona State Sun Devils 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 09:35 PM EDT

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu and Purdue's Carsen Edwards, right, battle for a loose ball on top of Purdue's Grady Eifert during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Murphy, Coffey lead Minnesota over No. 13 Purdue 75-73

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 15, 2019 09:31 PM EDT

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers, right, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Michigan schools, Purdue and Wisconsin headline B1G tourney

By Luke Meredith Mar. 12, 2019 03:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2019, file photo, Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) goes to the basket, defended by Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24), in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Brazdeikas was Newcomer of the Year in the Big Ten Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
MSU's Winston, Purdue's Painter win AP's top Big Ten honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

Hahn scores 16 to lead Omaha over Purdue Fort Wayne 61-60

Mar. 12, 2019 12:55 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Mitch Hahn posted 16 points, including the final points with 3:13 remaining, and grabbed seven rebounds as Nebraska Omaha narrowly defeated...

Purdue Fort Wayne beats S. Dakota in Summit League tourney

Mar. 11, 2019 12:27 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — John Konchar had a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to carry Purdue Fort Wayne to a 96-70 win over South Dakota in...

Northwestern forward Vic Law (4) is checked by after he was injured during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 70-57. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Edwards scores 21, No. 11 Purdue beats Northwestern 70-57

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 09, 2019 04:48 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Dec, 29, 2018, file photo, Purdue guard Carsen Edwards (3) goes up for a dunk against Belmont during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind. At right, in a Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) shoots against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in East Lansing, Mich. The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up regular-season play, along with the races to determine each league’s player of the year. Winston has kept the Spartans positioned for a regular-season Big Ten title entering Saturday’s finale against No. 7 Michigan. That could give him the edge on league-leading scorer Carsen Edwards. (AP Photo/File)
Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 12:37 AM EST