NCAA Tournament March Madness

#16 Purdue

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Projected seed: 5

Purdue has showcased a mix of strength and inconsistency throughout the season, highlighted by noteworthy victories against Alabama and Maryland, both of which bolster their resume against strong opponents. Their offensive capabilities have shined, especially in games like their win over Nebraska, where they dominated scoring opportunities. However, losses to teams like Wisconsin and Michigan State reveal vulnerabilities in their defense and game management during critical moments. The balanced nature of their schedule and performance against ranked and competitive teams suggest a solid but somewhat precarious position for the tournament, where they can solidify their standing or risk falling if they stumble in upcoming conference matchups. To improve their standing, they must capitalize on remaining games, especially against top rivals in the Big Ten, to prove their legitimacy as a contender.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4TAM C. Christi157W90-73
11/8N Kentucky226W72-50
11/11Yale71W92-84
11/15Alabama5W87-78
11/19@Marquette23L76-58
11/23Marshall176W80-45
11/28(N)NC State112W71-61
11/29(N)Mississippi26W80-78
12/5@Penn St59L81-70
12/8Maryland11W83-78
12/14(N)Texas A&M20L70-66
12/21(N)Auburn2L87-69
12/29Toledo241W83-64
1/2@Minnesota91W81-61
1/5Northwestern53W79-61
1/9@Rutgers72W68-50
1/12Nebraska55W104-68
1/15@Washington105W69-58
1/18@Oregon33W65-58
1/21Ohio St32L73-70
1/24Michigan29W91-64
1/31Indiana46W81-76
2/4@Iowa60W90-81
2/7USC65W90-72
2/11@Michigan29L75-73
2/15Wisconsin14L94-84
2/18@Michigan St10L75-66
2/23@Indiana46L73-58
2/28UCLA25W76-66
3/4Rutgers72W100-71
3/7@Illinois17L88-80