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Purdue’s next critical stretch of the season begins tonight as we try to keep pace with Ohio State. The Buckeyes are already 9-0 in conference play and have three relatively easy games before coming to West Lafayette, including tonight against Penn State.
All we can do is take care of business, and as long as we don’t lose at home we’re in good shape. Time to defend Mackey.
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Tip Time: 7pm ET
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Arena: Mackey Arena (14,804)
Television: ESPN
Online: WatchESPN
Radio: Purdue Radio Network
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
Live Stats: bit.ly/PurdueLiveStats
KenPom: 27
RPI: 36
2016-17 Record: 26-12, 10-8 Big Ten (lost to Oregon 69-68 in NCAA Sweet 16)
2017-18 Record: 17-5, 6-3 Big Ten
Opponent Blog: Maize N’ Brew, MGoBlog, UMHoops
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 87-69
Last Michigan Win: 74-70 (OT) in Big Ten Tournament at Washington, DC on 3/10/2017
Last Purdue Win: 70-69 at Michigan on 1/9/2018
NCAA Tournament History: 27 Appearances, last in 2017. 1989 NCAA Champion
Coach: John Beilein (232-140 in 11th season at Michigan, 708-415 overall)