NomadOmad
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Purdue fans, we got a big one coming up. Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball, and it ain't just another game on the Purdue basketball schedule—this one matters. Purdue’s been in a bit of a slump lately, losing four straight, but this matchup at Mackey Arena is a chance to turn things around.
Looking at Rutgers, they’ve been up and down, sitting at 14-15 overall, while Purdue is still hanging onto a respectable 19-9. But let’s be real, momentum is everything. If Purdue plays like they did against Michigan State and Wisconsin, we’re in trouble. If they find their rhythm, they should handle Rutgers without much issue.
Key matchup? Gotta be Fletcher Loyer. Dude dropped 20 points in the last game and could be the spark we need. If the Boilermakers control the paint and lock down early, they can avoid making this a grind.
One thing to watch—UConn vs Purdue could be a tourney matchup down the road, and we’ll need to prove we can hang with top-tier teams again. If Purdue men’s basketball doesn’t start closing out games stronger, that dream might fade quick.
My prediction? Purdue wins but not by much—think something like 74-68. That being said, any given Purdue game can be a rollercoaster. Fort Wayne fans and the Mackey Arena crowd better bring the energy because we need it.
What’s everyone else thinking? Purdue bounces back, or do we see another letdown?
Looking at Rutgers, they’ve been up and down, sitting at 14-15 overall, while Purdue is still hanging onto a respectable 19-9. But let’s be real, momentum is everything. If Purdue plays like they did against Michigan State and Wisconsin, we’re in trouble. If they find their rhythm, they should handle Rutgers without much issue.
Key matchup? Gotta be Fletcher Loyer. Dude dropped 20 points in the last game and could be the spark we need. If the Boilermakers control the paint and lock down early, they can avoid making this a grind.
One thing to watch—UConn vs Purdue could be a tourney matchup down the road, and we’ll need to prove we can hang with top-tier teams again. If Purdue men’s basketball doesn’t start closing out games stronger, that dream might fade quick.
My prediction? Purdue wins but not by much—think something like 74-68. That being said, any given Purdue game can be a rollercoaster. Fort Wayne fans and the Mackey Arena crowd better bring the energy because we need it.
What’s everyone else thinking? Purdue bounces back, or do we see another letdown?