No. 5 Purdue Hosts Washington in Big Ten Matchup

The fifth-ranked Purdue Boilermakers will host the Washington Huskies in a Big Ten Conference men's basketball matchup on Wednesday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana, as both teams seek to build momentum in league play.

Purdue enters the game with a 13-1 overall record and a 3-0 mark in the Big Ten, riding a five-game winning streak that includes an 89-73 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday. The Boilermakers have won each of those contests by double digits, averaging a margin of 26.6 points. Washington, meanwhile, stands at 9-5 overall and 1-2 in conference action following a 90-80 road loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Huskies trailed by 12 at halftime in that game and narrowed the gap to four points early in the second half before fading late.

The tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET and will air on the Big Ten Network. This marks the first time Washington visits Mackey Arena since joining the Big Ten, adding a layer of novelty to the matchup. Purdue holds a 6-1 all-time advantage over the Huskies, including wins in the last three meetings, most recently a 69-58 victory on January 15 in Seattle.

For Purdue, guard Fletcher Loyer leads the scoring at 14.4 points per...