Tonight is another chance.
The Villanova game opened a few eyes that Purdue can at least compete with the nation’s best and challenge in March when it matters most, but the Boilers ultimately came up short. We have known for years that Purdue can compete, but it is all about getting over that hump. Tonight represents a second chance. Louisville is very, very good. They are not quite as good as a Villanova, but playing in their house adds an element of difficulty that was not there against Villanova.
This is Purdue’s lone true road contest until January 5th at Ohio State.