NCAA Tournament March Madness

#2 Purdue

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Projected seed: 1

This Purdue squad has put together a resume that's hard to argue against, showcasing their dominance consistently throughout the season. They have stared down some of college basketball's grittiest contenders, coming out on top against supreme programs like Gonzaga, Tennessee, and Marquette in non-conference play, all of which should be dancing in March. What solidifies their argument as a top seed is their ability to secure critical wins within the Big Ten, a conference that never lacks for competition, outlasting a tough Illinois team and sweeping a solid Wisconsin squad. The slip-up against Northwestern stings but it's far from a dealbreaker given the overall strength of their season. What they've delivered speaks volumes – quality wins, conference tournament success, and a sterling overall record in a powerhouse conference. This team is battle-tested and equipped to make a deep run when the madness begins.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Samford74W98-45
11/10Morehead St103W87-57
11/13Xavier55W83-71
11/20(N)Gonzaga14W73-63
11/21(N)Tennessee6W71-67
11/22(N)Marquette11W78-75
11/28TX Southern275W99-67
12/1@Northwestern33L92-88
12/4Iowa58W87-68
12/9(N)Alabama13W92-86
12/16(N)Arizona7W92-84
12/21Jacksonville255W100-57
12/29E Kentucky195W80-53
1/2@Maryland66W67-53
1/5Illinois8W83-78
1/9@Nebraska25L88-72
1/13Penn St85W95-78
1/16@Indiana83W87-66
1/20@Iowa58W84-70
1/23Michigan132W99-67
1/28@Rutgers102W68-60
1/31Northwestern33W105-96
2/4@Wisconsin19W75-69
2/10Indiana83W79-59
2/15Minnesota91W84-76
2/18@Ohio St48L73-69
2/22Rutgers102W96-68
2/25@Michigan132W84-76
3/2Michigan St28W80-74
3/5@Illinois8W77-71
3/10Wisconsin19W78-70
3/15(N)Michigan St28W67-62
3/16(N)Wisconsin19L76-75