Purdue Basketball

Kansas 98, Purdue 66

... with roughly six minutes left in the first half and were shooting over 60%. Even the CBS commentary was impressed. Kansas then made a strong closing run to the half and led 47-40. They also had praise for Purdue afterward, as even they sounded stunned with how fast things turned. Normally, you could write this off as the moment the blowout began, but this was different. Purdue was able to hang tough for the first four minutes of the second half thanks to some timely three-point shooting. Caleb Swanigan hit a pair of threes and P. J. Thompson added one. With 16:09 left Landen Lucas missed a jumper and Dakota Mathias got the rebound. Here was Purdue’s chance. It had weathered the predictable Kansas storm, it seemed, and with a basket the game would be tied. If Purdue connected on its ...

Vermont Recalls Shootout Loss To Purdue

... “I really like our matchup with them,” said UVM junior guard Cam Ward, a Wisconsin native. “I think our guards and bigs will hold up well and I think it will be a much different game than it was the first time around.”. The Catamounts last made the NCAA tournament in 2012, winning a first-four game against Lamar before falling to top-seeded North Carolina. In the buildup to Sunday’s bracket reveal, Vermont had been slotted as either a 12- or 13-seed in most national bracketology predictions. Landing in the upset-rich 5-12 matchup would’ve matched the best position for any America East team since the tournament expanded to 64 teams. The Catamounts were ranked 53 rd out of 68 teams when the overall seeding was revealed Sunday night. “I think Princeton probably knocked us off the 12-line, winning the Ivy League championship today in such decisive fashion,” Becker said. “But I knew … 12 was the best case scenario. We probably were pretty close and the committee has tough decisions to make.”. Vermont’s first and most famous NCAA triumph came as a 13-seed in 2005 when the ...

Purdue Basketball Is Clutch

... to take one dribble and pass it back out to PJ, who is far enough back that he can’t be fouled until 7.7 seconds remain. Purdue 78, Iowa State 76. 0:07.7: it is still a one-and-one situation, and pretty much the exact same situation PJ was in a week before against Michigan. He has only scored three points to this point, but PJ calmly hits both free throws, redeeming himself for the one-and-one miss against Michigan that cost us the game. Iowa State gets a desperate three off at the end but misses. Ball game. Purdue 80, Iowa State 75. What else can you say? Purdue got clutch for once in the NCAA Tournament. It was a clutchness that was forged throughout the season, too. Yeah, Purdue was unable to come through against Villanova, Iowa, Michigan, and Nebraska, but what about at Maryland? What about at Ohio State? What about Notre Dame? What about at Indiana? What about at Penn State? The Boilers have had their share of close calls this season. Yes, it has not been perfect, but when faced with the same scenario that led to an exit from the tournament in the last two years Purdue flipped the script. This time it calmed down and ...

Mvp’? Former Ku Guards, Assistant In Awe Of Frank Mason As Well

... seasons during 2003-13. His final recruiting class at KU was the one with Mason. “Unbelievable growth from his freshman year to now,” said Dooley, who attended the game after recruiting in Hutchinson earlier this week. “Watching his poise and how he’s developed … it’s awesome to watch.”. Kansas coach Bill Self said defense spurred the team in 98-66 win over Purdue that advanced the Jayhawks to the Elite Eight. Shane Keyser The Kansas City Star. Tyrel Reed, who played at KU during 2007-11, understands how difficult Mason is to go against; he has guarded him often in camp scrimmages over the summer. “He’s small but he doesn’t play small. He finishes. He’s got the full package,” Reed said. “He can shoot it, he can drive it, he can pass it. And that’s what makes him so tough. “I’m just glad he’s on our team, and I’m glad I don’t have to guard him every day.”. Lee has been most impressed by Mason’s composure. It showed again Thursday after KU fell behind by eight in the first half. Mason scored 15 first-half points ...

Boilers Finish No. 15 In Final Ap Top 25 Poll

... Feb. 28, 2017, in Mackey Arena. top story. Purdue Basketball: Boilers finish No. 15 in final AP Top 25 poll. From Staff and Wire Reports. Mar 13, 2017. Chris Dovletoglou | Staff Photographer. Junior guard Dakota Mathias and junior forward Vincent Edwards celebrate with the trophy after Purdue's 86-75 win over Indiana on Feb. 28, 2017, in Mackey Arena. The Purdue men’s basketball team finished No. 15 in the last Associated Press poll of the season. The Boilermakers (25-7) dropped two slots from last week, as they lost in the first round of the post-season Big Ten Basketball Tournament. They were the regular-season champion. Two other Big Ten teams were among the final Top 25 ranking – No. 23 Michigan (24-11) and No. 25 Wisconsin (25-9). Minnesota and Northwestern received votes, but not enough to break into the ranking. AP had the Top 5 as: No. 1 Villanova (31-3), No. 2 Gonzaga (32-1), No. 3 Kansas (28-4), No. 4 Arizona (30-4) and No. 5 Kentucky (29-5). The USA Today/Coaches Poll had the same Top 5 teams as AP. That poll also had Purdue as No. 15 and had Wisconsin as No. 22. The coaches poll had no other Big Ten team among its ...

Purdue Basketball Sees Change, Optimism Ahead

... even some Big Ten opponents. Evanston (Ill.) point guard Nojel Eastern can develop behind Thompson and learn from a respected leader on and off the court. Crown Point's Sasha Stefanovic is the latest in Painter's collection of shooters on the wing. Brewster Academy forward Aaron Wheeler's versatility should be an asset considering the number of moving parts ahead. Tyler (Texas) junior college forward Eden Ewing is a tough, 6-8, 210-pound addition to the frontcourt. Purdue also may not be done adding 2017 talent. Painter said he would continue to look for size into the spring. Malik Ondigo, a 6-10 center from Putnam (Connecticut) Science Academy, is one such target. The Boilermakers' junior center on a game that got away quickly in the second half. Nathan Baird / Journal & Courier. With all those new bodies coming in, and at least one important one leaving, Purdue is fortunate to represent the United States at the World University Games. ...

Butler, Purdue Tough Enough

... Saturday’s NCAA tournament in Milwaukee. AP Photo/MORRY GASH. Morry Gash. Purdue's Vince Edwards (12) reacts after dunking during Saturday's NCAA tournament game against Iowa State in Milwaukee. AP Photo/MORRY GASH. College basketball: Butler, Purdue tough enough. Indiana schools use grit to get into Sweet 16. By Michael Marot Associated Press. Mar 22, 2017. Morry Gash. Butler’s Kethan Savage drives past Middle Tennessee State’s Tyrik Dixon during Saturday’s NCAA tournament in Milwaukee. AP Photo/MORRY GASH. Morry Gash. Purdue's Vince Edwards (12) reacts after dunking during Saturday's NCAA tournament game against Iowa State in Milwaukee. AP Photo/MORRY GASH. INDIANAPOLIS — Coach Matt Painter kept believing in his team even as he watched Purdue fritter away a 19-point lead. He did, after all, recruit these players to excel in tough times. And he did spend two years using the lessons from consecutive overtime losses in the NCAA Tournament to show his team what it took to survive in March. So when the Boilermakers steadied themselves, retook the lead and reached their ...

Michigan Ousts Purdue From Big Ten Tournament

... and Isaac Haas scored 17 points apiece off the bench for Purdue. No. 1 seed Purdue lost its Big Ten tournament opener for the first time since 2014. 21 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 22 COMMENTEMAILMORE. WASHINGTON ― As it surged to the Big Ten Conference championship, Purdue basketball consistently capitalized on opportunities. When they couldn't do so Friday, the top-seeded Boilermakers' Big Ten tournament stay abruptly ended. Michigan took No. 12 Purdue into overtime and knocked it out with a 74-70 victory at Verizon Center. The best team in the Big Ten ran into the hottest. By coming out on the short end, the Boilermakers must regroup and await Sunday's NCAA tournament selection show. Purdue had been on a trajectory for a top-16 spot on the seed line. Friday, however, it missed too many free throws and close-range baskets in the second half to thwart a Michigan team surging at the right time. The Boilermakers hoped to enter the national tournament building on the late-season surge that pushed them to their first conference championship since 2010. Instead, in a somber locker room, they talked of moving forward from a ...

Scouting Purdue Basketball Vs. Iowa State

... 4 PURDUE vs. No. 5 IOWA STATE. Tipoff: Approximately 9:40 p.m. Saturday. TV: TBS. Radio: WYCM __link__/Purdue Radio Network. IOWA STATE (24-10). * key sub. •Little big man: Burton is the biggest ‘X’ factor on any given night for Iowa State. He’s only 6-5, but he’s a stout 250 pounds. Perhaps the biggest problem for Purdue, however, is his 37 percent 3-point shooting. Other teams have succeeded by pulling Swanigan and/or Haas away from the basket with shooters. Burton averaged nearly 15 points over three meetings with a lengthy West Virginia team, and scored 22 against a taller Baylor squad in February. •Long distance plans: Burton is Iowa State’s third-best 3-point shooter, behind Thomas (44.4 percent), Morris and Mitrou-Long (39 percent each). Purdue can rely on its previous experience against teams such as Michigan and Notre Dame — possibly the only past opponents as potentially explosive as the Cyclones. Of course, Purdue had mixed results in those games. The Boilermakers will need ...

Boilers Fall To No. 1 Seed Notre Dame 88-82 In Ot Thriller

... rebounding helped extend Purdue's possessions and she hit crucial free throws late in the fourth quarter and overtime. Perry contributed 22 points and nine rebounds in her final collegiate game. No. 9 seed Purdue (23-13) ended the fourth quarter on a 10-0 run to tie the game at 74 and force overtime. In the extra period, the No. 1 seed Fighting Irish (32-3) point guard Lindsay Allen found driving lanes and used them to score and find easy points for her teammates. The Boilermakers will once again exit the NCAA Tournament in the second round after a heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame. The Irish move on to the Sweet 16 and will face Ohio State. Marina Mabrey scored 21 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 18 and No. 1 seed Notre Dame survived playing the second half without leading scorer Brianna Turner to beat ninth-seeded Purdue 88-82 in overtime Sunday night, advancing to the Sweet 16. The Irish (32-3) won despite Brianna Turner, who averages 15.5 points a game, leaving with a left knee injury after landing awkwardly trying to catch a pass in the final minute of the first half. Turner finished with 10 points. The win was the ...

How To Watch Iowa State Vs. Purdue, Game Time, Tv Info, Live Stream

... the latest picks  and upsets from Sports Line. Sports Line. No. 5 Iowa State faces off against No. 4 Purdue on Saturday evening for a chance to advance into the Sweet 16. Below is viewing information for the game and what to know about each team. Viewing information. When: Saturday, March 18, 9:40 p.m. ET. TV: TBS. What to know about each team. The Boilermakers had one of the more difficult draws of the first round on the 4 line, facing No. 13 Vermont - a 29-win team and America East Conference tourney winner. Purdue battled back-and-forth all night with the Catamounts but Caleb Swanigan’s 16 point 14 point rebound night led them to an 80-70 win. Purdue didn’t struggle in any one area, and overall looked really solid in the first round. If Swanigan and Haas continue their strong play down low, Purdue is going to cause some damage and threaten for more than just a Sweet 16 appearance. But they have a major road block standing in the way in the form of No. 5 seed Iowa State. The Cyclones have won 10 of their last 11 games including a first round win over Nevada. Iowa State. Nevada didn’t have enough for the ...

Green Bay Vs. Purdue Women's Basketball

... Michael Caterina. Green Bay’s Jessica Lindstrom (21) blocks Purdue’s Nora Kiesler (12) from shooting as Madison Wolf (52) also defends during the Purdue vs. Green Bay NCAA Division 1 tournament game at Purcell Pavilion Friday, March 17, 2017. Tribune Photo/MICHAEL CATERINA. Michael Caterina. Purdue’s Ae'Rianna Harris (32) grabs a refund as Green Bay’s Caitlyn Hibner (4) challenges her during the Purdue vs. Green Bay NCAA Division 1 tournament game at Purcell Pavilion Friday, March 17, 2017. Tribune Photo/MICHAEL CATERINA. Michael Caterina. Purdue Head Coach Sharon Versyp watches during the Purdue vs. Green Bay NCAA Division 1 tournament game at Purcell Pavilion Friday, March 17, 2017. Tribune Photo/MICHAEL CATERINA. Michael Caterina. Green Bay Head Coach Kevin Borseth calls out a play during the Purdue vs. Green Bay NCAA Division 1 tournament game at Purcell Pavilion Friday, March 17, 2017. Tribune Photo/MICHAEL CATERINA. Michael Caterina. Green Bay’s Mehryn Kraker (10) grabs a rebound during the Purdue vs. Green Bay NCAA ...