Harbaugh leaves spring with ‘best version’ of Wolverines yet
April 27, 2023 GMTOne thing is certain coming out of spring practice in the Big Ten: Jim Harbaugh likes his Michigan team a lot.
Purdue’s Zach Edey named AP men’s player of the year
April 1, 2023 GMTIn the days after Purdue's historic NCAA Tournament loss, Zach Edey kept to himself. He turned his phone turned off, along with the rest of the outside world.
Tobin Anderson leaving FDU to replace Rick Pitino at Iona
March 21, 2023 GMTNEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tobin Anderson is leaving NCAA Cinderella Fairleigh Dickinson after one fairy-tale season and replacing Rick Pitino at Iona.
FDU goes from underdog to overnight sensation with NCAA wins
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The best story in this NCAA Tournament is a fairly ridiculous one.
For years, outsiders and even some of Fairleigh Dickinson's proud alumni have called the private, commuter school in Teaneck, New Jersey, by another name — an inside joke and pet moniker suggesting a reputation for partying.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson brought down a giant.
Pulling off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, the undersized, underdog Knights stunned top-seeded Purdue 63-58 on Friday night, becoming the second No.
0 left: March Madness upsets end chase for perfect bracket
March 18, 2023 GMTThe chase for the perfect March Madness bracket will have to wait another year. Again.
In a men's tournament that saw a 2 and a 4 seed lose on Day 1, only a relative handful of brackets were still intact in the biggest contests when 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson took the floor against Purdue.
Purdue, Painter lament another early March Madness exit
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It's become a disturbing, familiar pattern for Purdue.
Another promising season. Another putrid NCAA Tournament.
For the third straight year, the Boilermakers were bounced by a double-digit seed, losing Friday night to No.
Everett hits shot with 0.3 left, St John’s women edge Purdue
March 17, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jayla Everett made a go-ahead shot with 0.3 seconds left and St. John’s edged Purdue 66-64 on Thursday night in a First Four game.
Purdue’s supporting cast helps set table for March Madness
March 15, 2023 GMTPurdue stuck to a simple game plan this season: Feed the ball to All-American Zach Edey and let the 7-foot-4 center feast in the post.
The old-school philosophy defied today's trendy, small-ball style heavy on the 3-pointer attack but it allowed the Boilermakers to ascend to No.
Edey, Jackson-Davis, Wilson headline AP All-America Team
March 14, 2023 GMTPurdue's Zach Edey and Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis have given the Big Ten Conference a third straight year with multiple first-team Associated Press All-America picks, while Kansas had a second straight first-teamer in Jalen Wilson.
Edey’s 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten
March 13, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey draped the net around his neck and had no plans to relinquish it until whenever coach Matt Painter asked for it.
He wanted to soak up every last drop of this moment.
No. 1 Houston falls; Bama, Purdue win tourney titles
March 12, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kendric Davis scored 31 points, including 14 in a big run before halftime, and Memphis beat short-handed No. 1 Houston 75-65 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship game Sunday.
Edey dominates, Purdue beats Ohio State in Big Ten semis
March 11, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey knew what he needed to do just just about every time he touched the ball. After all, he had just one man trying to defend him in the paint.
The star center took over and led the Boilermakers to the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney
March 10, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey was surrounded inside, and freshmen Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer were in the middle of a rough day.
That's when Mason Gillis and David Jenkins Jr. stepped up for No.
Edey is AP Big Ten player of year; Painter, Collins honored
March 8, 2023 GMTPurdue's Zach Edey is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten Conference and the Boilermakers' Matt Painter and Northwestern's Chris Collins split coach of the year honors.
Edey received all but one vote for player of the year in balloting by 14 journalists who cover the conference.
Edey, Purdue on top of wild Big Ten heading into tourney
March 7, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — While Zach Edey and Purdue won the Big Ten title this season, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Indiana had their share of big moments. Same for Boo Buie and Northwestern, and Tyson Walker and Michigan State.
AP Top 25 teams get last shot to boost NCAA Tournament seeds
March 7, 2023 GMTSelection Sunday looms as AP Top 25 teams in major conferences get their final chances to impact where and why they play in the NCAA Tournament.
No. 1 Houston nips Memphis 67-65 for 11th straight win
March 6, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Shead scored 16 points, including the winning basket as time ran out, and top-ranked Houston won its 11th straight game, escaping a second-half rally to beat Memphis 67-65 in the teams' regular-season finale.
No. 5 Purdue defends Illinois’ 2nd-half rally for 76-71 win
March 5, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Brandon Newman scored a season-high 19 points, Zach Edey added 17, and No. 5 Purdue held on to beat Illinois 76-71 on Sunday to become the first Big Ten team since 2014 to win the league title by three or more games.
No. 7 Iowa outlasts Purdue 69-58 in B10 quarterfinal
March 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 12 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead seventh-ranked Iowa past Purdue 69-58 after a sluggish start in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
Edey, Big Ten champ No. 5 Purdue outlast Wisconsin 63-61
March 3, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Zach Edey didn't want to know whether Purdue already had clinched the Big Ten outright regular-season title before the end of his team's game with Wisconsin.
Smith’s 3-pointer lifts Purdue women over Wisconsin, 57-55
March 3, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jayla Smith's 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining gave Purdue a 57-55 win over Wisconsin on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after the Boilermakers rallied from an 18-point deficit.
Davis nears Maravich’s NCAA record, Detroit Mercy advances
March 1, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Antoine Davis scored 38 to move within 25 points of tying Pete Maravich’s NCAA record and Detroit Mercy beat Purdue Fort Wayne 81-68 on Tuesday night in the Horizon League Tournament.
Conference championships on the line in season’s final week
February 28, 2023 GMTThe final week of the regular season is here, the calendar rounding toward March Madness.
A handful of regular-season titles are already wrapped up. Several are still up in the air.
Top-ranked Houston clinched the American Athletic Conference crown, earning at least a share for the fourth time in five years.
Maryland beats No. 21 Northwestern, Purdue gets share of B10
February 27, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 18 points and Don Carey added 13 to help Maryland wrap up an undefeated home season in Big Ten play with a 75-59 victory over No. 21 Northwestern on Sunday.
Maryland rolls in 2nd half, beats No. 21 Northwestern 75-59
February 26, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — No matter what the postseason holds for the Maryland Terrapins, they'll be able to point to some real accomplishments in Kevin Willard's first season as their coach.
For example, they won all their Big Ten home games.
Hood-Schifino helps No. 17 Hoosiers sweep No. 5 Purdue
February 26, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis turned into Jalen Hood-Schifino's biggest fan Saturday night.
A few hours later, they were celebrating together.
Hood-Schifino scored a career-high 35 points, Trey Galloway fueled a key 12-0 second-half run and No.
Purdue’s Zach Edey makes strong case to be player of year
February 23, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Brian Nash vividly remembers the first impression Zach Edey made at IMG Academy.
The school's coaches were fascinated with the basketball newcomer's size, his potential.
Edey has 21st double-double as No. 3 Purdue tops Ohio State
February 19, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had 26 points and 11 rebounds for his 21st double-double this season to lead No. 3 Purdue past Ohio State 82-55 on Sunday.
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 11 points and David Jenkins Jr.
Chong Qui hits 3-pointer to win it for Purdue Fort Wayne
February 19, 2023 GMTFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Damian Chong Qui hit the winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, Jarred Godfrey scored 25 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne defeated Wright State 77-75 on Sunday.
No. 2 Indiana beats Purdue to clinch share of Big Ten title
February 19, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana’s celebration began hours before tipoff Sunday as throngs of students and fans gathered outside Assembly Hall.
Inside, the party continued as the program's first home sellout crowd finally watched a long-awaited net-cutting ceremony.
No. 2 Houston handles SMU, sets eyes on No. 1 ranking again
February 17, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 20 points, freshman Jarace Walker added 14 and No. 2 Houston cruised to an 80-65 victory over SMU on Thursday night.
With a win at home Sunday over Memphis, the Cougars could be in line for their third stay atop The Associated Press Top 25 poll this season after losses by No.
Young’s 20 help Maryland surge past No. 3 Purdue 68-54
February 17, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s Kevin Willard walked away from a Thursday morning film session with little doubt his team would upend No. 3 Purdue less than 12 hours later.
Then his Terrapins went out and proved the first-year coach prophetic, unleashing a dominant stretch in the middle of the second half to rally past the Boilermakers 68-54 and deal Purdue its second consecutive loss.
Alabama hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years
February 13, 2023 GMTAlabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time in 20 years.
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58
February 12, 2023 GMTEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — As Northwestern struggled through the past couple seasons, Boo Buie and Chase Audige learned some tough lessons — on poise, and finishing strong, and competing.
That's how they got to Sunday, and one historic victory for the Wildcats.
Robert Morris wins 71-64 against Purdue Fort Wayne
February 12, 2023 GMTFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Michael Green III scored 24 points as Robert Morris beat Purdue Fort Wayne 71-64 on Sunday.
Green also contributed five assists for the Colonials (12-15, 7-9 Horizon League).
Smith scores 24, No. 1 Purdue tops Iowa 87-73
February 10, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith scored a career-high 24 points to lead No. 1 Purdue to an 87-73 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
Smith, a freshman guard, shot 8 of 10 — including 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
Braden Smith leads No. 1 Purdue past Iowa 87-73
February 10, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith scored a career-high 24 points to lead No. 1 Purdue to an 87-73 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
Smith, a freshman guard, shot 8 of 10 — including 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
Parrish, No. 4 Indiana women turn back Purdue, record crowd
February 5, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana junior Sydney Parrish felt she had an obligation in her first game against Purdue.
“I'm was excited to be part of the rivalry after not being a part my first two years,” said Parrish, a 2020 Indiana Miss Basketball who transferred to join the Hoosiers after two seasons at Oregon.
Jackson-Davis, No. 21 Indiana beat Edey, No. 1 Purdue 79-74
February 5, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis returned to Indiana so he could celebrate a banner season.
On Saturday, the fourth-year forward added another big piece to his legacy.
He scored 25 points and then watched Jalen Hood-Schifino break free for the clinching dunk with 2 seconds left to give No.
Gillis scores 29, No. 1 Purdue rolls past Penn St. 80-60
February 2, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Mason Gillis routinely demonstrates his shooting prowess at Purdue’s practices.
On Wednesday night, the roaring, sellout crowd at Mackey Arena finally got a glimpse, too.
Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65
January 30, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With Ohio State making a run in the fourth quarter, Purdue buckled down defensively and knocked off the No.2 Buckeyes.
Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday.
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
January 29, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey donned Sunday’s postgame prizes with pride.
A bloody lip felt like a championship belt, and the homemade T-shirt his mother handed him was a reminder of how far his all-around game has come in three college seasons.
Zach Edey has 19 points, No. 1 Purdue beats Michigan 75-70
January 27, 2023 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Zach Edey had 15 of his 19 points in the first half and Fletcher Loyer finished with 17 points to help No.
Ellis sparks Purdue to 62-52 win at No. 22 Illinois
January 27, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Abby Ellis scored 16 points and Jeanae Terry grabbed 14 rebounds and Purdue built a 10-point first-half cushion and maintained it the rest of the way in posting a 62-52 upset of No.
Edey, No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland’s late charge 58-55
January 22, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter kept imploring his team to focus on the simple things Sunday, like passing and catching.
It worked perfectly in the first half. Then, the Boilermakers spent the final 20 minutes scrambling to replicate it.
Morton-Robertson’s 19 lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Wright St.
January 20, 2023 GMTFAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Quinton Morton-Robertson scored 19 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Wright State 88-80 on Thursday night.
Morton-Robertson also contributed three steals for the Mastodons (13-7, 5-4 Horizon League).
No. 3 Purdue uses 3-point flurry to take down Nebraska 73-55
January 14, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Third-ranked Purdue relied on an old-school combination Friday night. Fletcher Loyer and Zach Edey made it work as perfectly now as it ever has for the Boilermakers.
Loyer scored a season-high 27 points, Edey added 12 points and 13 rebounds and the Boilermakers routed Nebraska 73-55 to become the 11th Division I school with 1,900 victories.
No. 17 Michigan women roll past Purdue 80-59
January 11, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Leigha Brown scored 21 points, Emily Kiser had 17 points and seven rebounds and No. 17 Michigan beat Purdue 80-59 on Tuesday night.
Brown reached 20-plus points for the third straight game — and Michigan scored 80-plus in each of those Big Ten contests.
Edey scores 30 as No. 1 Purdue surges past Penn State 76-63
January 9, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Edey scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped a furious 12-0 run to start the second half as No. 1 Purdue rallied to defeat Penn State 76-63 before a sold-out crowd at the Palestra on Sunday night.
Edey, No. 1 Purdue rally in second half vs. Penn State 76-63
January 9, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Edey scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped a furious 12-0 run to start the second half as No. 1 Purdue rallied to defeat Penn State 76-63 before a sold-out crowd at the Palestra on Sunday night.
Pullian leads Milwaukee past Purdue Fort Wayne, 74-70
January 7, 2023 GMTFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Kentrell Pullian scored 19 points and BJ Freeman added 15 points and seven rebounds as Milwaukee beat Purdue Fort Wayne 74-70 on Saturday.
Freeman hit a pair of free throws with 27 seconds left to give the Panthers a nine-point lead, 74-65.
Loyer’s 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71-69 over No. 24 Ohio State
January 6, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fletcher Loyer made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and No. 1 Purdue bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 71-69 victory over No. 24 Ohio State on Thursday night.
Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64
January 3, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Last season, Cam Spencer could only dream about playing a part in Rutgers' stunning upset over No. 1 Purdue.
On Monday night, the grad transfer played the starring role in the even more shocking sequel.
Cardinals lose again, but encouraging performances help mood
January 2, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals lost another football game on Sunday. That's not particularly important.
Certainly, Arizona would still like to win games and the 20-19 loss to Atlanta was disappointing.
Nabers helps No. 16 LSU rout Purdue 63-7 in Citrus Bowl
January 2, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LSU has had plenty of talent come through its receiver room in recent years: Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. For most of this season it was Kayshon Boutte.
No. 16 LSU looks for 1st bowl win under Kelly in Citrus Bowl
January 1, 2023 GMTCitrus Bowl: No. 16 LSU (9-4, No. 17 CFP) vs. Purdue (8-5), Jan. 2, 1 p.m. Eastern (ABC)
FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: LSU by 14 1/2
Citrus Bowl pits No. 16 LSU vs. Purdue for 1st time ever
January 1, 2023 GMTJust last year, Brian Kelly was hired as LSU coach and watched as a depleted Tigers team, led by offensive line coach Brad Davis, lost to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl.
Kelly’s view of the Tigers’ bowl game will be much different this season, as he has led LSU to a nine-win season in his first year, but on the opposite side, incoming Purdue coach Ryan Walters finds himself in a similar situation.
Chong Qui leads Purdue Fort Wayne’s win over Youngstown St.
December 31, 2022 GMTYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Damian Chong Qui scored 24 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Youngstown State 76-71 on Saturday.
Chong Qui shot 9 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Mastodons (10-5).
Cardinals turn to David Blough, 4th starting QB in 4 weeks
December 31, 2022 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona will use its fourth starting quarterback in four games after David Blough was named the starter Friday for the Cardinals' game Sunday at Atlanta.
Colt McCoy was the expected starter but has been battling concussion symptoms.