Purdue reaches major reflection point
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Purdue still have the ability to achieve the goals they have set for themselves in winning a B1G championship, winning the B1G Tournament, and making the Final Four in Indy. They are fully capable of doing just that but need to work through the struggles of the mid-season like most every team does.
The Elon transfer didn't play much at the start of the season due to injury, but now he gives the Hoosiers another much-needed scoring option as they push for the NCAA Tournament.
Led by Michael Houge's 15 points, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 74-65 on Wednesday.
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Indiana adds to celebration as football champs take victory lap and basketball team beats Purdue
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers fans got their dream doubleheader Tuesday night. First, they watched college football's new national champions take one more victory lap. Then they saw Indiana's basketball team take its cue by keeping the momentum rolling and holding off its top rival,
Matt Painter used two timeouts in the first half, saw defensive breakdowns to open the second half, and in the closing stretches. A piece of this team's legacy can still be altered.
After Indiana upset No. 12 Purdue, Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries discussed how "great" the in-state rivalry is.