It was a loss to Michigan that started a four-game losing streak, that dropped them out of contention for the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. They were bounced out of the tournament early to Michigan who ended up winning it all.

There will be an experience gap when Purdue takes plays High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament today at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the McNeese Cowboys vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAAM game to be played on March 22, 2025 on ESPN.

The Boilermakers had a key sequence to close the first half and extend their lead. Then, the stars took over when needed in the second half.

Purdue basketball is going out early in the NCAA Tournament, according to CBS analyst Seth Davis. Moments after the bracket revealed that the No. 4 seed Boilermakers would play High Point on Thursday in Providence, Rhode Island, Davis predicted a High Point victory. Not only that, he called for the Panthers to reach the Sweet 16.

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