Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against ...
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the ...
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Purdue basketball vs. UCLA: Two programs linked by college basketball icon John Wooden
A statue of John Wooden as a player ... When John Wooden played for Purdue, Mackey Arena didn't exist. Wooden, instead, ...
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March Madness continues for Purdue basketball. Next up? Sweet 16 in Indianapolis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. − Indiana, Purdue basketball is coming home. The No. 4 Boilermakers buried upset-minded No. 12 seed McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament second-round Saturday at Amica Mutual ...
Best Purdue vs. Houston Props, Picks: Cougars, Boilermakers Clash in Indy
Top-seed Houston is a heavy favorite vs. 4-seed Purdue in the Midwest Region in Indianapolis in the final Sweet 16 matchup taking place on Friday night.
BoilersXTRA: Purdue faces Houston in the Sweet Sixteen
The 4 seed Boilermakers face 1 seed Houston with a chance to make their third Elite Eight trip in the last six tournaments.
Houston vs. Purdue March Madness preview: Here’s how the Cougars can beat the Boilermakers
A closer look at the Sweet 16 matchup between Houston and Purdue, with an Elite Eight berth on the line Friday.