Boilermakers Set to Battle Badgers at Mackey Arena

As the Purdue Boilermakers prepare to host the Wisconsin Badgers at Mackey Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Boilermakers have been on an impressive streak, showcasing their dominance in recent games with a blend of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.

In their last game against Michigan Wolverines, Purdue's offense was on full display as they put up 84 points. Their scoring was balanced across both halves and they demonstrated efficiency from inside the paint with 44 points. The team also capitalized on second-chance opportunities, adding 24 points to their tally. Defensively, they managed to secure 41 rebounds and kept turnovers low which contributed significantly to their victory.

Another notable performance came against Rutgers Scarlet Knights where Purdue excelled beyond the arc, hitting an impressive 52 percent from three-point range. Their free-throw accuracy was nearly perfect at 90 percent which helped them secure a comfortable win with a high score of 96 points.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Boilermakers; in their away game versus Ohio State Buckeyes, they encountered challenges that led to a close scoreline of 69-73 in favor of Ohio State. Despite shooting perfectly from the free-throw line and grabbing substantial rebounds (36), turnovers were an issue as they posted more than double that of Ohio State's.

As we look ahead to the upcoming clash with Wisconsin Badgers, it's clear that maintaining strong rebounding numbers and minimizing turnovers will be key factors for Purdue if they wish to continue their winning ways at home.

The game is scheduled for March 10th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette with tip-off set for 12:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage on FOX network.