Purdue and Illinois Set for High-Stakes Big Ten Showdown

No. 2 Purdue faces No. 13 Illinois in a crucial match that could determine the Big Ten title.

Purdue Boilermakers, holding a share of the Big Ten crown, can secure the title with a win over Illinois Fighting Illini.
Illinois, buoyed by Marcus Domask's 31-point performance, aims to share the Big Ten title with a victory.
Zach Edey, Purdue's standout, leads with an average of 24 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.
Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois' leading scorer, enters the game with an impressive seven-game stretch.
The previous encounter saw Purdue winning 83-78, despite Illinois' strong performance.