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The job that Steve Pikiell has done at Rutgers, resurrecting an absolutely moribund program, has been incredible. instead of the usual walkover win we would expect (like the 50+ point dismantling a few years ago) this would now be an absolutely excellent win for our NCAA resume.
From: Piscataway, NJ
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Tip Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Arena: Rutgers Athletic Center (8,000)
Television: Fox Sports 1
Online: BTN2Go
Radio: Purdue Radio Network
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
Live Stats: bit.ly/PurdueLiveStats
KenPom: 19
NET: 30
2019-20 Record: 19-11, 11-9 Big Ten
2020-21 Record: 6-1, 1-1 Big Ten
Opponent Blog: On the Banks
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 12-3
Last Rutgers Win: 71-68 (OT) at Purdue on 3/7/2020
Last Purdue Win: 89-54 at Purdue on 1.15.2029
NCAA Tournament History: 6 appearances, last in 1991. Reached 1976 Final Four
Coach: Steve Pikiell (70-65 in 5th season at Rutgers, 267-241 overall)