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Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Michael Toth, athletic trainer, left, takes Gavin Guers' temperature before football practice at Blue Mountain High School in Orwigsburg, Pa., on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Lindsey Shuey/The Republican-Herald via AP)

The Latest: Purdue announces pay cuts in athletics

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2012, file photo, Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke speaks during a news conference in West Lafayette, Ind. Burke, the longest serving athletic director in Purdue history, died at his home Monday, June 15, 2020, after battling a rare disease for the last year. He was 68. University officials said in a statement Burke had been diagnosed with amyloidosis, an ailment caused by an the build-up of an abnormal protein in the body’s organs. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)

Boilermakers' longest-tenured AD, Morgan Burke, dies at 68

Jun. 15, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

Purdue's top defender to enter basketball transfer portal

May. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — First, Nojel Eastern entered his name in the NBA draft. Now the rising senior has put his name into the NCAA's transfer portal. ...

Haarms decides to leave Purdue, enter transfer portal

Apr. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Matt Haarms has entered the transfer portal and intends to play his final college season at another school, coach...

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

N. Dakota advances to Summit final after 73-56 win

Mar. 10, 2020 12:11 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Kienan Walter scored 20 points with nine rebounds and sixth-seeded North Dakota beat No. 7 Purdue Fort Wayne 73-56 in Monday night's...

Purdue Fort Wayne upsets South Dakota St. in Summit tourney

Mar. 08, 2020 12:19 AM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Matt Holba scored 21 points and No. 7 seed Purdue Fort Wayne upset second-seeded South Dakota State 77-74 on Saturday night in a...

Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern drives past Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hunter Jr helps Purdue beat No. 18 Iowa 77-68

Mar. 03, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Oral Roberts holds off Purdue-Fort Wayne in finale, 72-66

Feb. 29, 2020 11:18 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Max Abmas scored 23 points and Oral Roberts held off Purdue-Fort Wayne, 72-66 in the regular season finale on Saturday night. ...

Indiana forward Joey Brunk (50) shoots at the basket as Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) tries to block his shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Purdue snaps 4-game losing streak by beating Indiana 57-49

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 09:39 PM EST

Billups sparks Purdue Fort Wayne past Denver 58-51

Feb. 26, 2020 10:28 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Deonte Billups scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, sparking Purdue Fort Wayne to a 58-51 victory over...

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) shoots over Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)

Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 22, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Akinwole's late shot gets Omaha past Purdue Fort Wayne 61-59

Feb. 20, 2020 09:39 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Ayo Akinwole made a layup with 3.4 seconds left and Nebraska Omaha held off Purdue Fort Wayne's late surge for a 61-59 victory on...

Wisconsin's Aleem Ford (2) reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Ford had a game-high 19 points in Wiscoinsin's 69-65 win. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Ford's career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

Feb. 18, 2020 09:20 PM EST

Dentlinger rallies South Dakota State to 75-64 win over PFW

Feb. 16, 2020 05:26 PM EST
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Sophomore Matt Dentlinger totaled 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots and South Dakota State dominated the second half and...

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 15, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Ward leads North Dakota State to 6th straight win, 80-70

Feb. 14, 2020 10:47 PM EST
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Tyson Ward had 22 points and 10 rebounds as North Dakota State topped Purdue Fort Wayne 80-70 on Friday night. The...