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This is going to be a tough one. Purdue has struggled on the road in all three road contests so far, but it has gotten better in each game. It is going to need that and probably more to win in Champaign.
From: Champaign, Illinois
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021
Tip Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Arena: State Farm Center (15,500)
Television: BTN
Radio: Purdue Radio Network
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
Live Stats: bit.ly/PurdueLiveStats
KenPom: 8
NET: N/A
2019-20 Record: 21-10, 13-7 Big Ten
2020-21 Record: 7-3, 3-1 Big Ten
Opponent Blog: The Champaign Room
Series with Purdue: Purdue leads 102-89
Last Illinois Win: 79-63 at Purdue on 1/21/2020
Last Purdue Win: 73-56 at Purdue on 2/27/2019
NCAA Tournament History: 30 appearances, last in 2013. 2005 NCAA Runner-up
Coach: Brad Underwood (54-52 in 4th season at Illinois, 105-77 overall)