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Purdue vs. Wisconsin: Battle for Big Ten Supremacy

No. 2 Purdue faces No. 6 Wisconsin in a pivotal game that could decide the conference's top spot.

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) misses a dunk while being defended by Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl (5) and guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of their game Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
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Overview

  • No. 2 Purdue and No. 6 Wisconsin are set to face off in a critical Big Ten matchup, with Purdue on a six-game winning streak.
  • Zach Edey, Purdue's star player, leads the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding, recently moving into fifth place on the school's all-time career scoring list.
  • Wisconsin aims to rebound from a recent overtime loss to Nebraska, having only been defeated once at home this season.
  • The game will determine the top spot in the Big Ten, as Purdue leads with a 9-2 conference record, closely followed by Wisconsin at 8-2.
  • Both teams have shown strong performances this season, with Purdue averaging 85.8 points per game and Wisconsin making 47.4% of its shots from the field.