Boilers and Beyond
Episodes
Purdue bounces back with pair of convincing victories
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Albeit against outmatched competition, Purdue bounced back from its loss to Iowa State with a pair of 20-plus-point wins over Minnesota and Marquette....
Purdue punched by Iowa State, takes first loss
08 Dec 2025
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Purdue dropped its first game of the season on Saturday, getting blown out by Iowa State in shocking fashion. Host Jordan Jones dives into everything ...
What's next for Purdue football after disappointing 2025 season?
01 Dec 2025
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Purdue football's 2025 season came to an end with a 56-3 thumping by Indiana on Black Friday. As Purdue made the wrong kind of history, host Jorda...
Purdue powers way to fifth straight MTE title, continues excellent start
24 Nov 2025
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An eventful win over Memphis and a throttling of Texas Tech allowed Purdue to win its MTE for the fifth straight season at the Baha Mar Championship, ...
Purdue basketball starts strong as football limps to the finish line
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball returned to the top of the AP Poll after a big second week of the season, winning at No. 8 Alabama and handling a pesky Akron team. ...
What to make of Purdue's pair of season-opening wins
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue tipped off the 2025-26 season with a pair of wins over Evansville and Oakland, but it wasn't always smooth sailing for the preseason AP No....
Top-ranked Purdue tips off
04 Nov 2025
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No. 1 Purdue will begin its quest for a historic season with buy games against Evansville and Oakland. Host Jordan Jones previews the first week of th...
2025-26 Purdue Basketball Preview Episode
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will begin the season at No. 1 in the AP Poll, and expectations quite literally could not be higher. Host Jordan Jones previews the upcoming se...
What matters from Purdue's exhibition loss; football takes another gut punch
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball fell in an exhibition to Kentucky on Friday night, and Purdue football dropped another heartbreaker to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon...
What to watch for as Purdue basketball begins exhibition play
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over! No. 1 Purdue begins its much-anticipated 2025-26 season on Friday with an exhibition at No. 9 Kentucky. Host Jordan Jones previews t...
Purdue hits low point of 2025 in shutout loss at Northwestern
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue entered Saturday with a chance to get its first Big Ten win, but instead, it left with more questions than answers. Host Jordan Jones dives int...
Purdue faces virtual "must-win" at Northwestern
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the midway point of the season, Purdue desperately needs a win. Host Jordan Jones looks ahead to Saturday's contest against Northwestern. Are t...
Purdue outplays Minnesota, drops heartbreaker 27-20
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first 50+ minutes on Saturday night, Purdue looked like the better team against Minnesota. But a soul-crushing pick-six flipped the game, and ...
Purdue seeks elusive Big Ten road win in Minneapolis
09 Oct 2025
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Purdue will look to bring home its first Big Ten road win since 2022 when it heads to Minneapolis this weekend. Host Jordan Jones previews Saturday ni...
Disastrous second quarter dooms Purdue in Cannon Game loss
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue dropped its third straight game, falling 43-27 to Illinois in the Cannon Game. Host Jordan Jones dives into where Purdue fell short, highlighti...
Opportunities await post-bye week Purdue in October
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a bye week, a critical month of October looms for Purdue with some opportunities to win games. Host Jordan Jones looks at where Purdue stands po...
Purdue basketball's biggest questions entering preseason practice
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preseason practice tips off for Purdue this week ahead of one of the most anticipated seasons in program history. Host Jordan Jones takes a look at th...
Purdue overwhelmed by Notre Dame, falls to 2-2
21 Sep 2025
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Purdue struggled to stop Notre Dame, falling 56-30 in South Bend to fall to 2-2 on the season. Host Jordan Jones analyzes Purdue's deficiencies in...
Should Purdue prioritize playing Notre Dame?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones returns to preview Purdue's trip to South Bend to take on the Fighting Irish. He provides his final thoughts upon rewatching the...
Plenty of positives emerge in Purdue's loss to USC
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue dropped its Big Ten opener in a 33-17 loss to USC, but plenty of positives emerged in the loss. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the contest, look...
Is Purdue ready for Big Ten competition?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a 2-0 start with wins over outmatched opponents, Purdue is a three-touchdown underdog as USC comes to Ross-Ade Stadium to begin Big Ten play. Ho...
Positives and negatives from Purdue's 34-17 win over Southern Illinois
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue improved to 2-0 after a 34-17 win over Southern Illinois that came with both positives and negatives. Host Jordan Jones looks at both the good ...
Purdue looks for evasive 2-0 start as Southern Illinois comes to town
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a 31-0 thumping of Ball State, Purdue searches its third 2-0 start since 2007 as it welcomes Southern Illinois. Host Jordan Jones puts the final...
Purdue opens Odom era by trouncing Ball State
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue kicked off Barry Odom's tenure with a 31-0 cruise past Ball State. Host Jordan Jones dives into the win with takeaways, thoughts and observ...
New-look Purdue ready to debut vs. Ball State
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will begin the 2025 season on Saturday as Ball State comes to town. Host Jordan Jones provides his final thoughts on Barry Odom's first Boi...
What does success look like for Purdue football in 2025?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones returns for the final episode of the offseason to discuss what success looks like for the Boilermakers this fall. With audience inpu...
Where can Purdue steal wins against a strong schedule?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the countdown to kickoff continues, host Jordan Jones spends the episode diving into Purdue's schedule. He takes a quick overview of all 12 opp...
Previewing Purdue with Pick Six Previews' Brett Ciancia
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six previews joins host Jordan Jones to preview the upcoming season. The two dive deep into the Boilermakers, looking back on wh...
Brand new Purdue kicks off fall camp
29 Jul 2025
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Purdue will look to form cohesion with a new coaching staff and over 70 new players as fall camp begins this week. Host Jordan Jones looks at the posi...
What to watch for as Purdue heads to Big Ten Media Days
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ten Media Days will take place this week at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Host Jordan Jones looks at possible items of discussion for Barry Odom and ...
Purdue football memories from the last quarter-century
14 Jul 2025
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As 2025 marks the quarter-century mark, host Jordan Jones takes time to look back on Purdue football's last 25 years. From the Rose Bowl to multip...
Purdue basketball memories from the last quarter-century
02 Jul 2025
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2025 marks the quarter-century mark, host Jordan Jones takes time to look back on Purdue basketball's last 25 years. From near-misses to some roug...
Thoughts on year one of Big Ten/SEC supremacy + House settlement
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones returns to look in the rearview mirror at year one of this new conference alignment in college athletics. With so much power swayed ...
Another challenging non-conference slate awaits Purdue hoops
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue announced its non-conference schedule this week, and as we already knew, it will present plenty of challenges. Host Jordan Jones goes game-by-g...
Purdue football's improvement from spring portal
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the semester winds down, so does assembly of Purdue's football roster for the 2025 season. Host Jordan Jones discusses the mass influx of over ...
Purdue's place in revenue sharing era of college sports
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With revenue sharing beginning in just a few months, host Jordan Jones dives into Purdue's place in the sport's landscape. He touches on a rec...
Purdue puts finishing touches on 2025-26 roster
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the additions of Omer Mayer and Liam Murphy, Purdue's roster appears locked and loaded ahead of a highly-anticipated season. Host Jordan Jone...
Despite portal turnover, Purdue is a national title contender entering next season
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue saw four players enter the portal following the Sweet 16 loss, but it also added a big fish from the proverbial portal pond. Host Jordan Jones ...
Purdue's season ends in gut-wrenching fashion. Now what?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fought valiantly, but it came up just short against top-seeded Houston on Friday night in Indianapolis. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue...
Purdue marches back home for Sweet 16
25 Mar 2025
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After a dominant win over McNeese in the second round, Purdue comes back home to Indiana for the Sweet 16. Host Jordan Jones looks back on how Purdue ...
Purdue takes care of High Point as another double-digit seed awaits
21 Mar 2025
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Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue's 75-63 win over High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He looks at where Purdue earned its wi...
Purdue's path begins with High Point
18 Mar 2025
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Tournament time is here! Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's opening round game with High Point in a game that will see many prognosticators smel...
Purdue aims to recapture momentum in Big Ten Tournament
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 31 games, Purdue's regular season has come to an end and postseason play begins. Host Jordan Jones puts a wrap on the regular season by disc...
Purdue returns to win column as it enters final week of regular season
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue bounced back from its four-game losing streak, downing UCLA 76-66 on Friday evening. Host Jordan Jones discusses his takeaways and observations...
Purdue can't stop the bleeding as skid hits four
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue led by 12 at halftime at Indiana, but a second-half collapse further raised eyebrows on Purdue's recent struggles. Host Jordan Jones looks ...
Redefining reality for Purdue after three-game skid
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since early 2020, Purdue has found itself amid a three-game losing streak. Host Jordan Jones dives into Purdue's struggles on t...
Resetting the Big Ten race after Purdue, MSU fall on Tuesday
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue led for nearly 35 minutes, but Michigan pulled out a 75-73 win on Tuesday. Host Jordan Jones discusses the different ways officiating and foul ...
Purdue set to enter defining stretch of tests
10 Feb 2025
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Purdue took care of business in wins over Iowa and USC, but it's about to get tougher as a critical two-week stretch begins. Host Jordan Jones loo...
Purdue survives scare vs. Indiana, enters crucial month of February
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue wrapped up a great January by surviving a scare against rival Indiana. Host Jordan Jones recaps the game and discusses how Trey Kaufman-Renn...
Purdue makes the turn of Big Ten play with conference title hopes
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After an up-and-down week, Purdue enters the back half of Big Ten play with an 8-2 record. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the head-scratching fashion...
Purdue picks up pair in Pacific Northwest to extend win streak
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue went out to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since Big Ten expansion, but it left with a pair of victories to extend the win streak to ...
Purdue looks to continue strong run on West Coast
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue continued its stretch of strong play with a pair of comfortable wins over Rutgers and Nebraska to improve to 5-1 in league play. Host Jordan Jo...
Smith, Furst spark dominant wins to open Purdue's new year
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the calendar turned to 2025, Purdue re-opened Big Ten play with a bang. Host Jordan Jones looks at what sparked the strong performances in comma...
Should Purdue panic entering Big Ten play?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Purdue enters the New Year and the heart of Big Ten play, tension among the fan base continues to rise. How much concern should Purdue have? Host J...
2024: Purdue's best and worst of times
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up 2024, host Jordan Jones looks back on the year that was. For basketball, it was the best of times, but for football, it was memorable for a...
Purdue falls to A&M; Odom wraps up first week
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fell 70-66 to Texas A&M, dropping to 8-3 on the season. How concerned should Purdue fans be? Host Jordan Jones analyzes what did the Boiler...
Purdue hires Barry Odom; basketball splits Big Ten openers
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue concluded its seven-day search for a head coach on Sunday when it announced the hire of Barry Odom as the next head coach. Host Jordan Jones di...
Ryan Walters fired: Purdue had no choice
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a 66-0 loss at Indiana, Purdue had no choice. Host Jordan Jones reacts to the news of Ryan Walters' dismissal as he leaves Purdue with a 5-19 re...
Basketball tweaks starting lineup as football continues to look the same
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball tweaked the starting lineup over the weekend, moving Camden Heide and Myles Colvin into the first five in an 80-45 win over Marshall...
Purdue drops first non-conference game in nearly four years
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue's 39-game non-conference winning streak ended on Tuesday night in a decisive 76-58 defeat at Marquette. Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's tu...
The best of times and the worst of times
17 Nov 2024
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It was the best of times and the worst of times for Purdue over the weekend. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the happenings, including Purdue's 87-78 wi...
Purdue enters high-level competition without Daniel Jacobsen
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue took all three of its season-opening buy games, but it came with a cost. Host Jordan Jones discusses the loss of Daniel Jacobsen and the impact...
Purdue tips off with a win, football enters as historic underdog
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue men's basketball tipped off the 2024-25 season on Monday night with a 90-73 win over Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. Host Jordan Jones analyzes b...
Purdue falls in headscratching loss to Northwestern
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fell for the seventh-straight time on Saturday as Northwestern escaped from Ross-Ade with a 26-20 overtime win. Host Jordan Jones dives into so...
The latest on Purdue football's future as basketball wraps exhibition play
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue returns from a bye week to take on Northwestern, but the bye week didn't come quietly. Host Jordan Jones talks about the report regarding Ryan ...
2024-25 Purdue Basketball Preview Episode
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue begins a new chapter in its history next week as the 2024-25 basketball season tips off. Host Jordan Jones previews the season in great detail ...
Purdue shut out for first time since 2013
19 Oct 2024
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Purdue continued its rough season on Friday night as it fell 35-0 to the Oregon Ducks. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Friday's game and looks at how Pu...
Can Purdue build on positives as Oregon comes to town?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After some very positive signs of life in the second half comeback against Illinois, can Purdue continue building on those when heavily-favored Oregon...
Purdue falls just short of improbable comeback
13 Oct 2024
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Purdue nearly pulled off the largest comeback in school history, but it fell just short in a 50-49 loss to Illinois. Host Jordan Jones discusses the l...
Purdue heads to Illinois desperate for...anything
10 Oct 2024
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After four straight losses, Purdue will look to continue its run of success against rival Illinois. Host Jordan Jones previews Saturday's Cannon game ...
The hits keep coming as Purdue falls 52-6 in Madison
06 Oct 2024
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The hits kept coming for the Boilermakers when Purdue lost a key starter before falling 52-6 in Wisconsin on Saturday. Host Jordan Jones looks back on...
Graham Harrell dismissed as Purdue looks to snap streak at Wisconsin
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will look a little different on Saturday after it fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. After final thoughts upon rewatching the loss to ...
More problems persist as Purdue falls to Nebraska
29 Sep 2024
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Purdue fell to 1-3 to close out September as Nebraska raced past the Boilermakers in the second half. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue's loss. Sho...
Purdue opens Big Ten play needing momentum
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ten play begins for Purdue on Saturday as Nebraska comes to town. Host Jordan Jones provides his final thoughts after rewatching the Oregon State ...
Purdue's season, future in question after Oregon State loss
23 Sep 2024
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Purdue struggled mightily once again in a 38-21 loss at Oregon State. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the game with what went wrong for the Boilermakers...
Can Purdue bounce back as it flies west?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will look to rebound from the Notre Dame debacle as it finishes a home-and-home series with Oregon State. Host Jordan Jones provides his final ...
Purdue embarrassed in historic defeat. How?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Purdue's historic 66-7 loss at the hands of Notre Dame, host Jordan Jones returns to the podcast to discuss the humiliation. How did Purdue ...
Purdue renews rivalry with upset on its mind
11 Sep 2024
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Purdue and Notre Dame will renew a classic in-state rivalry on Saturday as the Boilermakers aim to pull off an upset. Host Jordan Jones previews the m...
Bye week thoughts on Boilermakers, Big Ten and more
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Purdue enjoys a week two bye, host Jordan Jones returns to the podcast to discuss various topics. Following a re-watch of the win over Indiana S...
Purdue cruises past Indiana State to open season
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue opened the season on cruise control by dominating Indiana State in a 49-0 thumping. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the victory with his observ...
Purdue vs. Indiana State preview, season predictions
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Game week has finally returned as Purdue plays host to Indiana State on Saturday to kick off the 2024 season. Host Jordan Jones previews the matchup a...
Reasons for optimism, skepticism for Purdue in 2024
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bonus episode, as host Jordan Jones continues previewing the 2024 Purdue football season with reasons for optimism and skepticism about the...
How far can Hudson Card take Purdue's offense?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's offense preview week on Boilers and Beyond as the Countdown to Kickoff rolls along. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the offensive position grou...
Can year two mark significant improvement for Purdue's defense?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Countdown to Kickoff series continues with an in-depth preview of Purdue's defense. Entering year two under Ryan Walters' guidance, the Bo...
Can Purdue reach a bowl game against a daunting schedule?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Countdown to Kickoff series continues on Boilers and Beyond as host Jordan Jones discusses all 12 of Purdue's 2024 opponents. He touches on ea...
Biggest questions as Purdue opens fall camp
29 Jul 2024
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Fall camp begins this week, and that means the Countdown to Kickoff series is underway! Host Jordan Jones opens with his takeaways from Big Ten Media ...
Purdue finalizes hoops non-con as football heads to Media Days
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones returns after his wedding hiatus to discuss a variety of Purdue-related topics. First, he looks at Purdue basketball's 2024-25 n...
So it begins: The Big 18
01 Jul 2024
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With the calendar turning to July, the Big Ten's additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington became official this morning. Host Jordan Jones dis...
Does high school football recruiting still matter?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As recruiting season enters its busiest time of the calendar, host Jordan Jones looks at the current state of affairs for recruiting in the sport of c...
Big Ten transfer portal recap; summer practice thoughts
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that transfer portal time has come and gone, host Jordan Jones looks back on the cycle for all 18 Big Ten teams. Who won, who lost, and how does t...
Catchings out; Jacobsen, Painter's salary rising
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was an eventful week for Purdue basketball as highly-touted 2024 prospect Kanon Catchings was released from his National Letter of Intent and will ...
What does House v. NCAA mean for Purdue?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another court case went against the NCAA and will lead to a monumental shift in college athletics, host Jordan Jones looks at further questions ...
Purdue's six incoming freshmen + the future
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones takes a look at each of the six incoming freshmen and how their careers project with Purdue basketball. Who may contribute from day ...
2023-24 Purdue year in review
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the academic year ending, host Jordan Jones looks back at the 2023-24 year for Purdue football and men's basketball. He reflects on the diffe...
Post-spring Purdue football check-in
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Ryan Walters' second season in West Lafayette, spring football is in the books. Host Jordan Jones takes a look at the football program after t...
Reflecting on Purdue's season with Chase Chats
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan was joined by Twitter and YouTube's Chase Chats to put a wrap on the 2023-24 Purdue basketball season. The duo discusses their memories fro...
Transfer portal news + Purdue's roster construction
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue saw a pair of COVID-year seniors depart via the portal this week when Mason Gillis and Ethan Morton announced they would play their final seaso...
Purdue's remarkable run ends in title game
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue's remarkable run to the NCAA Tournament finals ended in a 75-60 defeat to UConn on Monday, marking the end of the road for arguably the pro...
Party like it's 1980, Boilermakers
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 1980, the Purdue Boilermakers will play in the Final Four. Host Jordan Jones discusses the win over Tennessee to reach the pi...
Purdue rolls past Gonzaga, one win away from history
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue continued rolling through the competition with a 80-68 win over Gonzaga on Friday night to put itself one win away from the program's first...