NCAA Tournament March Madness
#12 Purdue
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Projected seed: 2
Purdue has crafted a strong resume with notable wins, particularly over Alabama and Maryland, both of whom are top-tier teams this season, demonstrating the Boilermakers’ ability to compete at the highest level. While they stumbled against Marquette and faced tough losses to Texas A&M and Auburn, their overall performance, especially in wins over quality opponents like Mississippi and Iowa, helps bolster their case for a solid tournament placement. The upcoming stretch against teams like USC and Michigan will be critical, as maintaining momentum and securing victories in these challenging matchups will enhance their standing as they aim for a favorable seed.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | TAM C. Christi | 156 | W90-73 |
| 11/8 | N Kentucky | 252 | W72-50 |
| 11/11 | Yale | 66 | W92-84 |
| 11/15 | Alabama | 6 | W87-78 |
| 11/19 | @Marquette | 22 | L76-58 |
| 11/23 | Marshall | 190 | W80-45 |
| 11/28 | (N)NC State | 99 | W71-61 |
| 11/29 | (N)Mississippi | 19 | W80-78 |
| 12/5 | @Penn St | 53 | L81-70 |
| 12/8 | Maryland | 14 | W83-78 |
| 12/14 | (N)Texas A&M | 20 | L70-66 |
| 12/21 | (N)Auburn | 1 | L87-69 |
| 12/29 | Toledo | 197 | W83-64 |
| 1/2 | @Minnesota | 93 | W81-61 |
| 1/5 | Northwestern | 54 | W79-61 |
| 1/9 | @Rutgers | 71 | W68-50 |
| 1/12 | Nebraska | 45 | W104-68 |
| 1/15 | @Washington | 94 | W69-58 |
| 1/18 | @Oregon | 38 | W65-58 |
| 1/21 | Ohio St | 24 | L73-70 |
| 1/24 | Michigan | 16 | W91-64 |
| 1/31 | Indiana | 56 | W81-76 |
| 2/4 | @Iowa | 61 | W90-81 |
| 2/7 | USC | 60 | 63% |
| 2/11 | @Michigan | 16 | 47% |
| 2/15 | Wisconsin | 15 | 55% |
| 2/18 | @Michigan St | 17 | 48% |
| 2/23 | @Indiana | 56 | 55% |
| 2/28 | UCLA | 28 | 58% |
| 3/4 | Rutgers | 71 | 65% |
| 3/7 | @Illinois | 11 | 46% |