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Purdue Men’s Basketball Remains #1 in this week’s AP Poll

We are one week further in the men’s college basketball season and Purdue remains ranked the same as it was in both the pre-season AP Poll and last week’s poll: #1. The Boilermakers used a 2-0 performance in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against Memphis and #15 Texas Tech to remain on top. The victory […]

17 days ago | 0 reads

Bucket Game Rewind: Purdue Beats Indiana, 35 to 31 in 2023

The year was 2023. Seems like a lifetime ago now given how far apart these two program seem to be. Purdue, led by Ryan Walters and Hudson Card lead a 4th quarter comeback to retain the Old Oaken Bucket for the 3rd straight year. Before last season, IU had not won the Bucket Game since […]

17 days ago | 1 read

By the Numbers: Purdue 86 Texas Tech 56

Purdue took the struggles and frustration from their slim victory against Memphis and came out looking every part of the number one team in the country. Texas Tech, a very well through of 15th ranked team in the country, led for only 1:03 and that includes the brief point just before the tidal wave that […]

19 days ago | 0 reads

College Basketball Nirvana

With 9:28 left in the first half last night Texas Tech’s JT Toppin, a potential first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, scored on a tip-in to knot the score at 20-20. To that point, the Boilers an Red Raiders had played a pretty even game, as was expected for a game between a […]

19 days ago | 1 read

Quick Wrap – Purdue 86, Texas Tech 56 – Boilers BaHammer Down

#1 Purdue left little doubt that it was the best college basketball team in the Bahamas and the country after dismanting Texas Tech 86-56 to win another MTE tournament. The game started with both offenses firing on all cylinders. CJ Cox kept his hot streak going after scoring 19 the night prior by scoring 7 […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Purdue Basketball: I Can’t Watch This Game – Seriously

Anyone else feeling nervous about tonight’s game? I am, but it’s not the big game yips making my stomach churn. I didn’t enjoy a single moment of last night’s game, and I’m not going to ruin my Friday night watching Purdue play Texas Tech tonight. I know those are bold words from someone who manages […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Purdue Baseball Drops 2026 Schedule

As winter begins to descend across Indiana we can start to dream of spring. Purdue baseball’s 2026 season begins on February 13th in Sugar Land, Texas as it has in recent seasons, and the 56 game slate features a pair of teams that played in the 2025 Men’s College World Series. The early highlight is […]

20 days ago | 1 read

By the Numbers: Purdue 80 Memphis 71

Purdue was able to battle through a difficult first game in the Baha Mar Hoops Challenge by beating the Memphis Tigers 80-71. A stiffer test than most thought would happen, the Tigers seemed pushed the Boilers with the help of an officiating team that struggled to be consistent for both teams and call a fair […]

21 days ago | 1 read

Game Preview – #1 Purdue (5-0) vs. #15 Texas Tech (4-1)

The Baha Mar Championship Game is set, and it’s the most anticipated matchup in the bracket with #1 Purdue (5-0)taking on #15 Texas Tech. Purdue took care of business first, taking down Memphis 80-71, before Texas Tech won in the final minute against Wake Forest 84-83. That means Purdue will not play its former player, […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Purdue 80, Memphis 71: Winning Ugly is Still Winning

The first half tonight was probably the worst Purdue has looked so far on this young season. Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer were a combined 2 of 13, with one of the two makes an off-balance banked-in three just before the buzzer. Trey Kaufman-Renn was saddled with three fouls, severely limiting his ability for the […]

21 days ago | 1 read

Game Wrap – Purdue 80, Memphis 71 – Baha Marred

In a game marred by poor officiating, #1 Purdue pulled away late behind 20 Fletcher Loyer points to beat the Memphis Tigers, 80-71. Loyer’s four second half threes spurred Purdue’s offense in the second half after failing to knock down a field goal in the first half. It didn’t take long for Loyer to come […]

21 days ago | 1 read

Game Preview – #1 Purdue (4-0) vs. Memphis (1-2)

Purdue comes off its big week where it returned to #1 after convincing wins at Alabama and at home against Akron, by taking its talent to the Bahamas where it will look to win its fifth straight MTE tournament. That task starts with taking Penn Hardaway’s 1-2 Memphis Tigers. The Tigers, shockingly, brings no one […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Boiler Alert – Purdue Football…Sigh, But Basketball is Fun!

Ledman tags in Drew to cover the football game against Washington and the basketball games against Alabama and Akron. The football conversation went about as expected after the Boilermakers were mauled by the Huskies in Seattle. Instead of dwelling on the negative, Ryan and Drew dive deep into the heart of Purdue football and pull […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Xs and Ohs! Ryan Walters’ Revenge

You may have heard that the website formerly known as Twitter has been purchased and is now X, a simply horrendous name in my opinion but then again I am not a billionaire so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. You may also know that we have historically shared our favorite tweets from […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Xs and Ohs! Ryan Walters’ Revenge

You may have heard that the website formerly known as Twitter has been purchased and is now X, a simply horrendous name in my opinion but then again I am not a billionaire so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. You may also know that we have historically shared our favorite tweets from […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Hammer and Rails Reader Reacts Survey – Purdue’s Big Ten Competition

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s survey time and this week I’ve again got one football and one basketball question for […]

23 days ago | 1 read

Boilers in the NFL: Week 11

A slow week for the Boilermakers in the NFL but good to see Sanoussi Kane get resigned to the practice squad and Reese Taylor play for the second week in a row. Gus Hartwig – Jets – ReserveAt PatriotsDNP Marcus Mbow – Giants – Active RosterVs Packers4 snaps (0 offense, 4 special teams) Tyrone Tracy […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Boilers in the NFL: Week 11

A slow week for the Boilermakers in the NFL but good to see Sanoussi Kane get resigned to the practice squad and Reese Taylor play for the second week in a row. Gus Hartwig – Jets – ReserveAt PatriotsDNP Marcus Mbow – Giants – Active RosterVs Packers4 snaps (0 offense, 4 special teams) Tyrone Tracy […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

By the Numbers: Purdue 97 Akron 79

The Boilers looked focused in what may end up being one of their better non-conference victories of the season with a 97-79 victory over the Akron Zips. The Zips are back to back MAC champions under former Illini head coach John Groce, went to the NCAA Tourney last season, and finished 28-7. Those 28 wins […]

23 days ago | 1 read