#18 Purdue beats Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament
By Angela Moryan
Published on March 13, 2026.
The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 81-68 in their third round match. The victory means they will face rival Nebraska in the next round of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. The team is currently ranked 19th in the standings.
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