Is Purdue’s Shooting Defense Any Good This Year?

A look at how Purdue’s opponents have shot against the Boilermakers versus their average on the yearAs many loyal Boilermakers have noticed this season, it certainly feels like teams have been shooting out the lights when they face off against Purdue. Or maybe it just felt that way after Texas and Notre Dame went ape in back-to-back appearances. So why not come along on my maiden journey here at H&R as we take a look at what has happened on the shooting front so far this season.

Overall, Purdue seems to do a good job defending against your run of the mill two point shots. As I dug into the data, I found that only five teams shot better than their season average: Virginia Tech, Notre Dame,…