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Purdue finally takes the court tonight! It is only the 10th game of the event this year, but Purdue is the last of the 14 teams to play its first game. Nine teams have already gone home, and Purdue could end up playin in three of the last four games.
Such is the life of the double bye. This is the fourth time Purdue will open its tournament with a double bye against a team playing its third game in three days. It is a tremendous advantage, and no team that has had to play on Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament has made it to the Saturday session.
Purdue is also playing to secure at least a 3 seed in the NCAAs, with the door open to a 2 seed if it gets some help. A win also likely secures that Purdue will play in Indianapolis for the first and second rounds, so it is a big game.
Basketball GameDay Vitals
| St. Peter's Peacocks | Record: 21-11, 14-6 MAAC |
|---|---|
| St. Peter's Peacocks | Record: 21-11, 14-6 MAAC |
| From: | Jersey City, NJ |
| Game Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Venue: | Wells Fargo Center (19,500) |
| Odds: | Purdue by 12.5 |
| Date & Time: | Friday, March 25, 2022, 7:09pm ET |
| Streaming Radio | TuneIn |
| TV: | CBS |
| Live Stats: | Purdue Sports |
| KenPom | 101 |
| NET | 124 |
| Blog Representation: | None |
| 2020-21 Record | 14-11, 10-8 |
| Postseason Result: | None |
| NCAA Tournament History: | 4th appearance. This is the first season they have won a game. 2017 CIT Champions |
| Series With Purdue: | Purdue leads 1-0 |
| Last Purdue win: | 65-43 in Chicago, IL on 3/18/2011 (NCAA Tournament First Round) |
| Last St. Peter's win: | None |
| Coach: | Shaheen holloway (63-55 in 4th year at St. Peter's) |