Butler junior Paul Jorgensen’s journey from the street courts of the city to...
Paul Jorgensen brings a New York state of mind into Hinkle Fieldhouse. “I think we’re Indiana’s team but I want to make it New York’s team sooner or later, too,” the New City, NY native said with a...
View ArticleBoilers arrive in Motown, continue preparation for NCAA Tournament
DETROIT, Mich. – As the 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers unloaded from their 300-mile, five-hour long bus ride to The Motor City, the sentiment was one of thankfulness. “It was long,” laughed senior P.J....
View ArticleButler Arrives in Detroit for 1st round of NCAA Tournament
DETROIT, Mich. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Butler Bulldogs arrived in Detroit for the 1st round of the NCAA tournament. The dawgs will face the 7 seeded Arkansas Razorbacks. As the Bulldogs got off...
View ArticlePractice in Detroit, Purdue prepares for Cal State Fullerton
DETROIT, Mich. – Only eight times in NCAA Tournament history has a 15-seed topped a 2-seed. Most recently, Middle Tennessee took down Michigan State in 2016. If Purdue wants to avoid becoming the ninth...
View ArticleButler practices in Detroit for round one of NCAA Tournament
DETROIT, Mich. – Thursday afternoon Butler wrapped up their first practice at Little Caesars arena before playing in their first round game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The dawgs and Razorbacks had...
View ArticleGeorgia hires Tom Crean as next head coach
ATHENS, Ga. – Tom Crean has become the next head coach at the University of Georgia. This is following reports of him meeting with Pitt yesterday to discuss their vacancy after the Panthers fired Kevin...
View ArticlePurdue advances in NCAA Tournament with 74-48 win, Isaac Haas out for year
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment DETROIT — Carsen Edwards scored 15 points and second-seeded Purdue eventually shook off the rust from a...
View ArticleButler beats Arkansas 79-62, sets up second round game against Purdue
DETROIT (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan watched his team race out to a huge early lead, then give it all away before the first half was even over. That could have been a huge emotional swing, but the...
View ArticleHow Isaac Haas recalls his season-ending injury
DETROIT, Mich. – When Isaac Haas walked off the court at Little Caesars Arena Friday, he thought he’d be back Saturday for practice and then Sunday for Purdue’s second round NCAA Tournament game. But...
View ArticleShocker in Charlotte: UMBC upsets #1 Virginia, first 16 seed to win in...
CHARLOTTE, NC. – For the first time in the history of the NCAA tournament, a number one seed has lost in the opening round. UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) shocked the sports world late...
View ArticleHaas suits up for practice, but Boilers move on
DETROIT, Mich. – One day after Purdue ruled Isaac Haas out for the rest of the NCAA Tournament, the Boilers’ senior center walked out of a closed on-court session in full practice gear, along with a...
View ArticlePurdue tops Butler 76-73 to advance to Sweet 16
DETROIT, Mich. – Purdue hung on to beat intrastate rival Butler 76-73 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to next weekend’s Sweet 16. Vincent Edwards led the Boilers with 20 points,...
View ArticleButler falls to Purdue in 2nd round of NCAA tournament
DETROIT Mich- The Bulldogs started the game strong, leading by as many as 9 points, but in the 2nd half Purdue just couldn’t miss and in the end Dakota Mathis delivered the dagger three pointer to give...
View ArticleHaas remains hopeful for Sweet 16 return
DETROIT, Mich. – Isaac Haas may not have played a single second in Sunday’s win over Butler, but the Purdue senior still got the locker room honor to advance the Boilers in the bracket. Isaac Haas...
View ArticleBoilers shift focus to Sweet 16, Texas Tech
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The celebration of an NCAA Tournament win over Butler lasted through the night, but on Monday, Purdue’s thoughts turned to the Sweet 16. “We want to take the next step,” said...
View ArticlePurdue readies for Sweet 16 without Isaac Haas
BOSTON, Mass. – There remains an outside chance Purdue senior Isaac Haas could play against Texas Tech on Friday, but the odds are long the seven-foot senior can play through the pain of a fractured...
View ArticlePurdue’s Taylor looks to contribute in Boston homecoming
BOSTON, Mass. – With Isaac Haas likely out of Purdue’s Sweet 16 game, Jacquil Taylor is expected to fill some of his minutes and the junior couldn’t be any more excited. “On a scale of 1 to 10… 12,”...
View ArticlePurdue’s Isaac Haas could play in Sweet Sixteen after NCAA ruling
BOSTON — As Purdue prepares for Friday’s Sweet Sixteen appearance against Texas Tech, steps are being taken to potentially allow senior center Isaac Haas to play with a brace on his fractured right...
View ArticleIsaac Haas will not play in Friday’s Sweet 16 game
Purdue head coach Matt Painter says Isaac Haas will not play in the Boilermakers’ Sweet 16 matchup with Texas Tech. Indy Sports Central confirmed that Haas will not suit up tonight against Texas Tech,...
View ArticleSweet Sixteen: Texas Tech beats Purdue 78-65
BOSTON – Purdue fans will have to wait another year for a Final Four run after the Boilers fell to Texas Tech Friday night 78-65. Despite Carsen Edward’s going for 30 points, Purdue was unable to hang...
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