The first of a three-part series on Indiana’s history playing on the home court of arch-rival Purdue. Mackey Arena highs and lows through the years.
Dusty May had an interesting comparison for Michigan’s home crowd based on the intensity during the 76-72 win over Penn State. The Monday night win pushed the Wolverines’ record to 15-5 on the season,
Purdue fans were fired up early after an impressive sequence from CJ Cox, in which he turned a steal into a layup, followed by a huge 3-pointer vs. Michigan.
Michigan coach Dusty May was thoroughly impressed by the environment at Purdue's Mackey Arena on Friday night, calling it, 'more impressive' than he thought.
No. 10 Purdue begins the second half of league play while wrapping up a three-game homestand on Friday when Indiana visits Mackey Arena for the 220th
Regardless, a similar scenario looms when Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) travels to face No. 10 Purdue (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) at 8 p.m. Friday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Once more, an underperforming Woodson roster will attempt to stop a train of Boilermaker momentum.
"When you have your point guard, leader talking to your team like that, it gives everybody else confidence," Michigan assistant Drew Williamson said.
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Had Purdue not gone a slovenly 14-for-21 from the free throw line, it would have been even worse. The turnover margin was 22-6. Michigan finished with two more turnovers than field goals, six more than assists or fouls. You had a fun evening, didn’t you Mackey?
"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours after making her 7th grade basketball team.
Purdue men's basketball looks to continue its dominance as Indiana fights to keep its March Madness hopes alive.
Famer Frank Kendrick, 74, on December 18 caused many involved with the program to reflect on the life of a bigger-than-life character. And the fact that the celebration of life took place on the week Purdue and Indiana square off in Mackey Arena is even more fitting.