Amanda Knapp
The Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team has had a successful season so far, reaching the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight. However, they have suffered some losses, including an overtime loss to Wisconsin, who they had previously beaten 78-70. Purdue has also lost to North Texas and Saint Peter's Peacocks in recent years. In 2023, they beat No. 1 Arizona in a non-conference game, and in 2024, they were awarded the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I Midwest Region tournament.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of losses this season | 4 |
| Opponent in most recent loss | Wisconsin |
| Date of most recent loss | 16 March 2024 |
| Score of most recent loss | 76-75 |
| Number of wins this season | 31 (as of 2024) |
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What You'll Learn
Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU)
On March 17, 2023, the Purdue University Boilermakers played against the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights in the first round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The game took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Purdue, seeded first in the East regional bracket and fourth overall in the NCAA tournament, faced the Knights, who were seeded 16th in the East regional bracket and 68th overall.
FDU's head coach, Tobin Anderson, expressed confidence in his team's ability to beat Purdue, and his prediction came true as the Knights defeated the Boilermakers 63-58. This victory marked the second time in men's NCAA tournament history that a 16th seed knocked off a 1st seed, with the first occurrence happening during the 2018 tournament when UMBC defeated Virginia.
Purdue's loss to FDU was considered the biggest upset in March Madness history. Despite having Zach Edey, a 7'4" center and one of the tallest players in college basketball, Purdue struggled against FDU's defense. Edey finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds, but Purdue's perimeter players faced challenges with FDU's ball pressure. The Boilermakers turned over the ball multiple times, and their shooters struggled to get open looks.
FDU's victory was a significant achievement, considering they were the shortest team in Division I and had not won their conference tournament. Their win against Purdue showcased the unpredictability and excitement of college basketball, where upsets can occur even when a team is heavily favored, as Purdue was a 23-point favorite going into the game.
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Santa Clara
On January 12, 2024, the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team lost to the Santa Clara Broncos, marking the Broncos' first victory over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in 13 years. The Broncos, led by Johnny O'Neil and Adama-Alpha Bal, secured a narrow 77-76 win, ending the game on a five-point run in the final minute. This loss was one of several unranked losses for Gonzaga that season, including defeats by Washington, San Diego State, and UConn, in addition to their top-5 losses to Purdue and UConn.
The Santa Clara Broncos demonstrated a well-rounded performance with five players scoring in double digits and a strong bench contribution of 19 points. In contrast, the Gonzaga Bulldogs relied heavily on Ryan Nembhard, who scored 21 points, and Anton Watson, who added 32 points. The Broncos dominated the first half, leading by as many as 13 points and maintaining a 40-34 lead at halftime. Although the Bulldogs rallied to close the gap in the second half, the Broncos held on for the victory, with O'Neil's two-handed jelly and Bal's crucial free throw and jump shot in the final seconds sealing the deal.
The win improved the Broncos' record to 12-6 for the year, while the Bulldogs dropped to 11-5. The victory was significant for the Santa Clara Broncos, ending a long streak of biannual losses to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who had beaten them 26 times in a row since 2011. The Broncos' triumph was witnessed by a sold-out crowd of 4,200 people, including Santa Clara's most famed player, Steve Nash, and former head coach Dick Davey.
The Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team has a rich history, dating back to their first game in 1896. They have experienced both successes and setbacks over the years, including a period of dominance under coach Ward "Piggy" Lambert in the early 1900s. The team has reached three NCAA Tournament Final Fours and two NCAA championship games but is still seeking their first NCAA Championship title.
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Alabama
Purdue's men's basketball team defeated Alabama in November 2024, handing the Crimson Tide their first loss of the season. The #13-ranked Purdue Boilermakers beat the #2-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 87-78 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. This was the highest-ranked, non-conference opponent that Purdue has ever beaten at Mackey Arena.
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while freshman C.J. Cox scored nine of his 11 points during a game-turning 13-0 run midway through the second half. Purdue's Braden Smith recorded his 11th career double-double with 17 points and 10 assists, and moved into third place on Purdue's career assists list with 483. Fletcher Loyer also scored 17 points.
Purdue's win over Alabama was part of a doubleheader of top 10 wins for the Boilermakers, who also defeated #9 Arizona.
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Cincinnati
On November 17, 2022, Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team lost to the Cincinnati Bearcats 71-51. The game, which was part of the 2022 Hall of Fame Tip-Off, was played at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Purdue, who came into the game ranked No. 16 in the country, struggled to get going against Cincinnati's stifling defense. The Boilermakers shot just 32.7% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. They were also outrebounded 44-30, including giving up 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 16 second-chance points for the Bearcats.
Purdue's leading scorer, junior guard Sasha Stefanovic, was held to just 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting. He came into the game averaging 15.3 points per game but found it tough going against the Bearcats' tight defense. Sophomore center Zach Edey, who averages 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, was limited to just 6 points and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes of action.
The Boilermakers actually got off to a strong start, jumping out to a 10-2 lead in the early going. But Cincinnati responded with a 15-0 run to take control of the game. The Bearcats led by 11 at halftime and extended their lead in the second half, outscoring Purdue 39-29 after the break.
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Merrimack
Purdue Men's Basketball team suffered a surprising defeat to Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The loss, by a score of 63-58, was particularly humiliating as Purdue was the top seed in the East regional bracket and fourth overall in the tournament, while FDU was the 16th seed in the East and 68th overall. This was only the third time in college basketball history that a 16th seed had defeated a 1st seed.
The Merrimack connection to this game is that Merrimack had actually beaten FDU in the Northeast Conference (NEC) championship game, but due to an NCAA rule prohibiting teams from qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in their first four seasons after transitioning to Division I, Merrimack was ineligible for the Big Dance. This meant that FDU took their place, despite losing to Merrimack.
> "We beat them [Purdue], so we want them to win... It's also a situation beyond either of our control... Merrimack is the footnote to arguably the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history. Fairleigh Dickinson doesn't become immortal without a rule many believe shouldn't exist in the first place."
This technicality meant that Merrimack, the actual NEC champion, was kept out of the tournament, while FDU went on to shock Purdue and achieve sports immortality.
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Frequently asked questions
The Purdue Boilermakers have lost to Wisconsin, North Texas, and Saint Peter's Peacocks.
Purdue's most recent loss was to Wisconsin.
Purdue has had four losses this season.
