The Boilermakers lost their season finale in Indianapolis, but showed positive growth from underclassmen. They're looking to take another step next season.

Northwestern led by nine at halftime but fell to Purdue on Senior Night, dropping to 13–17 overall and 5–14 in Big Ten play.

The second loss in a winless week proved problematic as issues popped up against an OSU team needing the win for its March Madness chances.

The first Coaches Poll of March, released Monday, featured the very top of the rankings remaining unchanged, but plenty of movement throughout the Top 25. One of the biggest fallers this week was Purdue after the program went 0-2 last week with losses to Michigan State and Ohio State.

This victory marked the Spartans' first win at Mackey Arena since 2014. Carson Cooper led the team with 15 points and six rebounds. The win improved Michigan State's record to 23-5 overall and 13-4 in the Big Ten.

A quartet of former Boilermakers are getting significant playing time elsewhere. Here is the impact they're making on their new teams.

Wisconsin basketball big man Nolan Winter's availability for the Purdue game and the Big Ten Tournament is currently up in the air.

Northwestern's pursuit of a third home win over No. 15 Purdue in the past four years fell painstakingly short in a 70-66 defeat on