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We must avoid the trap game tonight. The Crusaders enter tonight’s game undefeated, so it is a chance to gain more land in CBB Imperialism. They also want a major conference win for NCAA purposes, so we must be on our toes.
From: Valparaiso, IN
Date : Thursday, December 7, 2017
Tip Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Arena: Mackey Arena (14,804)
Television: Fox Sports 1
Online: Fox Sports Go
Radio: Purdue Radio Network
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
Live Stats: bit.ly/PurdueLiveStats
Odds: Purdue by 15.5
KenPom: 81
RPI: 57
2016-17 Record: 24-9, 14-4 Horizon League (Los tot Illinois 82-57 in NIT)
2017-18 Record: 8-0, 0-0 Missouri Valley
Opponent Blog: Valpo Fan Zone
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 15-1
Last Valparaiso Win: 114-96 at Valparaiso on 12/22/1965
Last Purdue Win: 76-58 at Valparaiso on 12/7/2010
NCAA Tournament History: 9 appearances, reached 1998 Sweet 16
Coach: Matt Lottich (32-9 in 2nd year at Valparaiso)