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Purdue (14-4, 3-2 Big Ten) is coming off a frustrating 83-78 loss this past Thursday night at Iowa, an opponent the Boilermakers crushed 89-67 in the Dec. 28 conference opener. After Tuesday's game against Illinois and Saturday's noon game against Penn State in Mackey Arena, the Boilermakers will play seven of their final 11 conference games on the road. Continue to Article

January 16, 2017 2:47:pm EST

Maryland coach Mark Turgeon didn't let history repeat itself when his team defeated Illinois 62-56 on Saturday. The Terrapins were No. 11 when they came to Champaign two years ago and were upset 64-57 by an Illinois team that did not make the NCAA Tournament. Despite defeating Illinois 84-59 earlier this season, Turgeon made sure his team was focused. Continue to Article

January 14, 2017 9:27:pm EST

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Maverick Morgan scored 16 points, leading Illinois to a dominating 85-69 win over Michigan on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

January 11, 2017 11:19:pm EST

Caleb Swanigan (50) and Isaac Haas (not pictured) were big — figuratively and literally — against Wisconsin in a 66-55 win Sunday. Purdue and Wisconsin, two top-20 teams, played a basketball game Sunday that at times more closely resembled a disjointed rugby match. In so many ways, it was just like the Big Ten itself. Continue to Article

January 08, 2017 7:55:pm EST

Caleb Swanigan and No. 20 Purdue beat No. 13 Wisconsin at its own game Sunday. The Boilermakers played better defense, were more efficient on offense and even bested the Badgers above the rim. Swanigan scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, but it was Purdue's disciplined defenders that finally created an obstacle the Badgers couldn't overcome in a 66-55 victory. Continue to Article

January 08, 2017 7:46:pm EST

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