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Purdue's Trevion Williams gets past Texas's Brock Cunningham during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Purdue finally solves Beard in March, beats Texas 81-71

By Steve Megargee Mar. 20, 2022 11:55 PM EDT

Texas head coach Chris Beard reacts during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Virginia Tech Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
NCAA East preview: Beard, Painter meet again in March

By Steve Megargee Mar. 19, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Iowa players celebrate with the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Iowa won 75-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue 75-66 for Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Mar. 13, 2022 05:59 PM EDT

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes to the basket against Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 9 Purdue gets past Michigan State 75-70, into title game

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2022 06:00 PM EST

Penn State's Myles Dread (2) controls the ball in front of Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 9 Purdue tops Penn State 69-61 in Big Ten tourney

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2022 11:47 PM EST

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, center, loses control of the ball while being defended by Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) and forward Mason Gillis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 8 Purdue rallies past Indiana 69-67 to end 2-game skid

By Michael Marot Mar. 05, 2022 04:37 PM EST

Northwestern guard Boo Buie, right, passes the ball against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Edey, Gillis help No. 5 Purdue knock off Northwestern 70-64

By Jay Cohen Feb. 16, 2022 11:29 PM EST

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2022 11:23 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr., left celebrates with guard Ethan Morton after the team's 88-73 win over Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
No. 4 Purdue beats Gophers 88-73 for 4th straight victory

By Tyler Mason Feb. 02, 2022 09:07 PM EST

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots in front of Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Purdue won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ivey 3 in last second, No. 6 Purdue fends off No. 16 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2022 02:36 PM EST

Northwestern guard Julian Roper II (5) reacts to hitting a shot while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Purdue won 80-60. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Stefanovic leads No. 4 Purdue past Northwestern 80-60

By Michael Marot Jan. 23, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) and Illinois' Kofi Cockburn vie for position under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT

By Gavin Good Jan. 17, 2022 03:29 PM EST

Purdue men's head coach Matt Painter speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Boilermakers using NCAA Tourney loss as motivation

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2007, file photo, Florida watches the "One Shining Moment" video after winning the title game against Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four basketball championship in Atlanta. Florida won 84-75. Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
'The ball is tipped': Recollections of 'One Shining Moment'

By Howard Fendrich And Stephen Whyno Apr. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams shoots over Penn State's Trent Buttrick during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52

Feb. 26, 2021 09:25 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) celebrates with forward Mason Gillis (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Purdue won 75-65. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams takes lead late lifting Purdue past Michigan St.

Feb. 16, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) makes a pass to Mason Gillis, top right, amidst Minnesota defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Late rally lifts Minnesota past No. 24 Purdue, 71-68

By Patrick Donnelly Feb. 11, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) dives for the ball with Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ivey leads No. 24 Boilermakers past Northwestern 75-70

By Michael Marot Feb. 06, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) goes up for a dunk over Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue erases 14-point deficit, beats No. 21 Minnesota 81-62

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2021 10:53 PM EST

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots in front of Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2021 10:18 PM EST