Purdue Faces Indiana in High-Stakes Big Ten Showdown

No. 10 Purdue is set to face rival Indiana in a Big Ten matchup, looking for its ninth win in ten games. The Boilermakers have been performing well, currently holding a record of 16-5 and sitting 1.5 games behind Michigan State in the conference standings. In contrast, Indiana has struggled lately, with a 14-7 record and four losses in its last five games, which places them in ninth place in the Big Ten. Purdue coach Matt Painter emphasizes the need to prepare for Indiana's best players, noting their potential to dominate games despite recent struggles. Indiana guard Myles Rice expressed accountability for the team's performance, particularly after a narrow loss to Maryland. The upcoming game against Purdue is critical for Indiana as they face a challenging stretch against several ranked teams.