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Purdue standout Samuel Vessat’s unlikely sprint toward the Olympics
What began as a basketball dream has become an Olympic pursuit for Purdue’s Samuel Vessat.
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Boilermakers win — both on and off the court, field, course, or diving board
Student-athletes, coaches and alumni impact the world, again and again and again. It’s a legacy that spans generations and starts with the same spirit of persistence that drives the entire university forward.
Get to know the stories behind the trophies through interviews filled with direct insight. Conversations with coaches, questions for student-athletes, first-hand accounts of Purdue’s most memorable games: fan favorites are found here.
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Grit defines Purdue baseball’s remarkable 2026 season
Battling injuries and adversity, Purdue baseball keeps finding ways to win.
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The rapid ascent of Purdue softball star Moriah Polar
Some call her “Riri.” For others, it’s “Riah.” She’ll also answer to “Polar.” And “Shake ’n’ Bake,” too. But one moniker for Moriah Polar is universal: “Great.” The Purdue junior outfielder is in the midst of a season the likes…
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Podcast Ep. 145: Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis –– home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director…
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Podcast Ep. 144: In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist. Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting for publications like the Indianapolis Star and Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne). As an…
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The bigger game within the game
They cheer for a Purdue team and community. If the ball doesn’t fall through the rim, the pursuit continues.
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Farm fields to Final Four: Rob Blackman’s broadcasting journey
Making the most of the moment is what it’s all about for Rob Blackman, the voice of Purdue men’s basketball. Choosing words succinctly and wisely is an art form. That’s how one becomes 2025 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year, an…
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Layden-Zay leaves her mark in Purdue history
As her career comes to a close, Madison Layden-Zay is in a reflective mood. The fifth-year on the Purdue women’s basketball team is grateful for the opportunity and emphasizes the great experience of her last season. Throughout this final year,…
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Purdue’s senior stalwarts aim for the mountaintop
Top-ranked Purdue had just taken care of business against overmatched Rutgers at the start of December, and the local media — the New Jersey media — was buzzing immediately afterward, waiting for the visiting coach to arrive at the postgame press…
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Fierce rivalries and a Final Four: Purdue sports in the ’80s
Check out this gallery of 1980s images of Purdue athletics
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Blough, Kerrigan rising as NFL coaches
Every day during the season, without fail. David Blough pulls into the parking lot outside the Washington Commanders facility at 5:30 a.m., and, on the dot, here comes Ryan Kerrigan pulling into another parking space. Kerrigan’s in Year 4 as…
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Purdue volleyball rises to the occasion
Purdue volleyball coach Dave Shondell didn’t have a moment to waste. In the brave new world of college athletics, student-athletes are more mobile than they have ever been. And immediately following the 2024 season and another NCAA Regional appearance, Shondell…
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