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‘Probably for them. To us, it’s just another game.’: The Indiana basketball vs Purdue rivalry entering another, yet different chapter
In a different twist, the latest chapter of the Indiana basketball vs Purdue Rivalry takes place tonight. No, it won’t be at Assembly Hall or Mackey Arena….it won’t even be on the gridiron at Memorial Stadium or Ross–Ade Stadium. Instead, it will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Yes, you heard that correctly.
Joel Gomez Earns Spot on Team USA Paralympic Track & Field Squad for Paris 2024
7/21/2024 3:18:00 PM | Track & Field, Paris Olympics / Paralympics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Incoming Purdue track & field senior Joel Gomez was named to the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team on Sunday and will compete at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Gomez earned his second Paralympic berth when he won gold in the 1,500m T13 event at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on July 20 in Miramar, Florida. Gomez was victorious in 3:55.29 and punched his ticket to Paris in the 1,500m T13, the same event he raced in at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Gomez…
Big Ten primer — Purdue’s greatest football moment
The Purdue Boilermakers do not have many great football moments in what has largely been a snake-bitten Big Ten gridiron history. That reality — that Purdue doesn’t have a whole lot of shining moments to point to — makes it easier to identify the best moment the Boilermakers have ever enjoyed on a football field. It came against USC. The Trojans did not have a great team in 1966. That team lost to UCLA and endured several defeats in what was simply not a strong year for John McKay’s program. The best was yet to come for USC. The Trojans were...
Purdue targeting California's Nikolas Khamenia for 2025 class
LEBANON, Ind. — After earning MVP honors and leading his team to the 17-and-under title at this past weekend’s Puma PRO16/NXT circuit event in the Indianapolis area, it’s time for Nikolas Khamenia to turn some of his attention to recruiting. “After this weekend I’m going to sit...
Indiana basketball alums defeat Purdue’s Men of Mackey, advance to Sweet 16 in TBT
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana men’s basketball was swept by Purdue in the 2023-24 season, but the Hoosiers’ alumni team, Assembly Ball, defeated the Boilermakers’ Men of Mackey 68-55 on Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. With the victory, Assembly Ball moves into the Butler regional final of The...
44 Days to Purdue Football: Ayden Murray & Nick Levy
With just 44 days left until kickoff for the 2024 Purdue Boilermakers football season, there are a pair that share that #44 with defensive back Ayden Murray and long snapper Nick Levy. Murray, a defensive back out of Shakur Heights, Ohio, was a preferred walk-on in the 2024 class. At just 5’10 and 168 pounds, the small defensive back was an all-conference player twice while garnering defensive player of the year honors his senior season.
Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers: EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Recap
EA Sports College Football 25 predicts the Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers matchup as part of the highly anticipated 2024 season, providing insights into game outcomes and player performances. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel: 24-of-27 passing, 410 yards, 5 TD. Oregon RB Jordan James: 28 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD. Oregon...
Men of Mackey take down Fort Wayne Champs in opening round of TBT
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WFFT) - Purdue's alumni team took down a veteran TBT squad in the Fort Wayne Champs Friday afternoon to advance to the second round to the 64-team tournament. Purdue's team, named Men of Mackey, now set up a Round Two matchup with Assembly Ball, the alumni team of...
GoldandBlack.com's Saturday Simulcast: Purdue football, basketball and more
In our July 20, 2024 edition, GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart breaks down Purdue football and his preparation for next Tuesday’s Big Ten Media Day Also, Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick talk men’s basketball recruiting and what will be some of the challenges for the Boilermakers’ 2024-25 season.
41 Days Until Purdue Football: Ben Furtney
2024 Outlook: Special Team / Goal Line / Short Yardage. Furtney, a walk-on from the 2020 recruiting class has spent more time on the field than many scholarship players from his class. After sitting out the train wreck 2020 season, Futney hit the ground running as a redshirt freshman, appearing in 11 games as a special teams contributor.
Opponent Preview: The Oregon State Beavers
Purdue will head out west on September 21st for an 8:30 PM EST kick-off against the Oregon Beavers. Oregon State, one of the two remaining members of the Pac 12 has an entire season of non-conference opponents, The Beavers and Washington State are the only two left standing of the one-time premier West Coast conference.
Better Know a B1G Q&A: Purdue Boilermakers
Our Better Know a B1G series rolls on with the Purdue Boilermakers! Andrew Ledman of Purdue’s SB Nation site Hammer and Rails was kind enough to answer a few questions about the Boilermakers and their various athletic programs. So without further ado, let’s learn about the alma mater of Zach Edey and Mike Alstott!
University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines July 19
Purdue Tweets and Video Quote of the Day Headlines BOILING OVER: Purdue basketball, football recruiting info galore and more – GoldandBlack.comWeekly Word: New Age football scheduling, Purdue recruiting and more – GoldandBlack.comTop 30 Purdue football players: No. 18 Kyndrich Breedlove – GoldandBlack.comPurdue Opponent Preview: Oregon – GoldandBlack.comHouse v. NCAA long-form settlement expected to be filed […] The post University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines July 19 appeared first on On3.
Purdue’s Joel Gomez to Compete at 2024 Paralympic Trials for 1,500m T13 Event
7/19/2024 3:03:00 PM | Track & Field, Paris Olympics / Paralympics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Incoming senior Joel Gomez of the Purdue track & field team will race at the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on Saturday, July 20, in Miramar, Florida. Gomez will look to earn a spot at his second Paralympic Games and will compete in the 1,500-meter T13 event on Saturday at 3:55 p.m. ET. The qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will officially be announced on Sunday morning. The Paralympic Team Trials are being held at the Ansin Sports Complex. Fans can follow along with live…
42 Days Until Purdue Football: Cooper Kitchel
Hometown hero Cooper Kitchel a walk-on freshman out of West Lafayette High School will hold down #42 for the Boilermakers this season. A member of the hyper athletic Kitchel clan, Cooper joins his father Kelly Kitchel (football), his uncle Jon Kitchel (basketball)l, and his grandfather Bob Kitchel (basketball) in the family tradition of playing for Purdue.
Purdue Sports: Basketball, Football, Coaches & Rivalries Explained
Andrew Ledman of Hammer And Rails shares insights on Purdue Athletics with UWDP, discussing expectations for the men's basketball and football teams and highlighting the coaching prowess of Matt Painter and Katie Gearlds. Purdue men's basketball team reached the national title game recently. Coach Painter has elevated Purdue's expectations to...
43 Days to Purdue Football: Landon Heard
We are just forty three days away from kickoff for the Purdue Boilermakers and the 2024 football season. That brings us to redshirt freshman Landon Heard from Los Gatos, California. The former two star player chose the Boilers as a walk-on and is currently undecided in his studies. The 5’11 195 pound defensive back looks to provide depth in a very talented defensive backfield and run with the special teams units. He did not see the field during his freshman season in 2023.
Star City Sports Star: Lafayette’s legendary Olympian inspires new generations
You can find his name throughout Greater Lafayette, from a section of 231 to Purdue's Sports Engineering Center to the Lafayette Urban Ministry Youth Center. And yet, many don’t know Ray Ewry's story. "He overcame some hardships as a young person. He was told he would never walk again....
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