After taking down Northwestern and Nebraska, each by double digits, Purdue will now face a second matchup with UCLA who took them down earlier within the season. UCLA misplaced starter Tyler Bilodeau to a knee harm final night time in opposition to Michigan State. UCLA head coach Mick Cronin stated it might take a “miracle” for him to play however there’s not been an official announcement as of this writing. It’s an opportunity for revenge for the Boilermakers and a possibility for them to make it again to the Big Ten Tournament Championship sport in opposition to both Wisconsin or Michigan, two extra groups who beat the Boilermakers this season. Purdue can’t look forward although as in the present day’s matchup can be a tricky one as it is a Bruins workforce who’s enjoying good basketball.
You can check out our preview of this matchup earlier than you head to your sofa, or hopefully the United Center(?), to see the Boilermakers tackle the Bruins.
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 3:30 p.m. ET (time is approximate as that is the second matchup of the session)
Where: Chicago, IL – United Center – Capacity – 20,917
Purdue Radio: Purdue Global Radio Network (Rob Blackman, Bobby Riddell)
So come and be a part of your fellow Boilermaker followers in our fan dialogue (previously referred to as the open thread) as we discuss Purdue versus the UCLA Bruins within the semifinals of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament.
