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It is always fun to play an in-state opponent, and for much of the last decade, Purdue has dominated in-state games not played in the Crossroads Classic. We’ll get to that game next week of course, but this week we get the Mighty Trees of Indiana State.
Hey, it beats having to play football today.
Indiana State Sycamores
From: Terre Haute, IN
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Venue: Mackey Arena (14,240)
Odds: Purdue by 15.5
Date & Time: December 12, 2020, 7:30pm ET
TV: BTN
Live Stats: Purdue Sports
Blog Representation: Sycamore Pride
2019-20 Record: 18-12, 11-7 Missouri Valley Conference
2020-21 Record: 1-0
NCAA Tournament History: 4 Appearances, last in 2011. 1979 NCAA Runner-up
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 29-4
Last Purdue win: 65-52 on 12/18/2010 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Boilermaker Blockbuster)
Last Indiana State win: 89-70 at Indiana State on 12/28/06
Coach: Greg Lansing (167-154 in 11th Season at Indiana State)