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It’s time for the Crossroads Classic and Purdue is seeking its first win over Butler in 19 years. I am int he house today, watching from my usual perch and trying to avoid the legions of confused reversible jacket fans in attendance and grown men in candystriped pants. Let’s do this.
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : Saturday, December 16, 2017
Tip Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Arena: Bankers Life Fieldhouse (17,923)
Television: FOX
Online: Fox Sports Go
Radio: Purdue Radio Network
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
Live Stats: bit.ly/PurdueLiveStats
Odds: Purdue by 7.5
KenPom: 48
RPI: 37
2015-16 Record: 25-9, 12-6 Big East (Lost to North Carolina 92-80 in Sweet 16)
2016-17 Record: 8-2
Opponent Blog: Butler Hoops
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 37-19
Last Butler Win: 74-68 in Indianapolis on 12/19/2015
Last Purdue Win: 63-54 at Butler on 12/19/1998
NCAA History: 15 Appearances, 2x NCAA Runner-up (14 appearances in last 20 years)
Coach: LaVall Jordan (8-2 in First Season)