Central Michigan at Purdue: GameThread & How to Watch

This one is pretty simple; don’t screw this up. Are we seriously going to let a team like Central Michigan walk into Mackey Arena and beat us? This is a buy game for an easy win. It is a chance to fix Purdue’s broken offense and gain confidence by simply seeing the ball go through the basket for some guys.

From: Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Game Location: Mackey Arena (14,240)

Date: December 28, 2019

Time: Noon ET

TV: BTN

Radio: Boilermaker Sports Network

Odds: Purdue by 21

NET: 217

KenPom: 191

2018-19 Record: 23-12, 10-8 MAC (Lost to DePaul 100-86 in CBI Tournament)

2019-20 Record: 7-5, 0-0 MAC

Record vs. Purdue: Purdue leads 6-1

Last Purdue win: 64-38 at Purdue on 11/28/2009

Last Central Michigan win: 67-66 at Purdue on 11/21/2000

Blog Representation: Hustle Belt

NCAA Tournament History: 4 appearances, last in 2003. Reached 1975 Sweet 16.

Coach: Keno Davis (128-113 in 8^th season at Central Michigan. 201-168 overall.)