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The Boilermaker Special VII is the official mascot of Purdue University and is run by the Purdue Reamer Club.
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Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
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Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.
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What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game vs Houston:
Houston Cougars face the Purdue Boilermakers in Sweet 16
The No. 2 Houston Cougars and No. 22 Purdue Boilermakers square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.
Purdue basketball legacy enters transfer portal less than 12 hours after Sweet 16 loss
A family legacy at Purdue is leaving the program, and it comes fewer than 12 hours after the Boilermakers' heartbreaking loss to Houston in the Sweet 16.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
What's next for Purdue basketball? It's no longer business as usual
Other programs could make aggressive overtures toward Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, while Matt Painter is already active in portal.
How to Watch Houston vs. Tennessee: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
Find out how to watch the March 30 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup between the Houston Cougars and Tennessee Volunteers with live stream, TV channel and more game information.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.
WATCH: Houston's Milos Uzan hits last-second layup on brilliant '51' inbounds play to beat Purdue in Sweet 16
No. 1 seed Houston advanced to the Elite Eight on a perfectly executed last-second in-bounds play that led to a game-winning layup by Milos Uzan on Friday night, as the Cougars outlasted No. 4 seed Purdue 62-60 in a thrilling cap to the Sweet 16.
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
Purdue Basketball Legacy Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Purdue legacy forward Brian Waddell has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal. He is the first Boilermaker to explore new opportunities this offseason.
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Everything to Know About Purdue's 2025 Men's Basketball Team: Coach, Players & More
The Purdue Boilermakers have a long history of basketball excellence, including frequent appearances in the NCAA men's basketball tournament to close out the season of college hoops. This season, Purdue made the tournament again after an excellent regular season (some of their Big Ten games aired and streamed exclusively on NBC and Peacock!
Houston vs Purdue basketball score: Milos Uzan leads Cougars to March Madness Elite Eight
Milos Uzan and No. 1 Houston knocked off Trey Kaufman-Renn and No. 4 Purdue in the Sweet 16 of March Madness to advance to the Elite Eight.
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Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter rants about NIL, transfer portal, March Madness upsets
Purdue has arguably used the transfer portal less than any successful men's basketball program. Here's what coach Matt Painter thinks about it.
Purdue basketball's success 'contagious' Boilermakers football coach Barry Odom says
Purdue football resumed spring practices on Tuesday. Afterwards, coach Barry Odom began his media session talking about Boilermaker basketball.
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Indianapolis awaits Purdue basketball again, perhaps in next year's Final Four
As Purdue's basketball season abruptly ended Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, it's hard for the Boilermakers not to think about a promising season ahead.
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the 'Boilermakers' name is adopted for Purdue’s athletic teams. An 85,000-pound Schenectady No. 1 Locomotive engine is purchased."
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