Minnesota vs Purdue Game Preview
The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers (22-2) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-8) square off in a conference match on February 15 at Mackey Arena. Keep reading this article to find the basketball analysis regarding this game.
Minnesota Analysis: Just lost a 3-game winning run
Minnesota, with a 6-6 record that places them seventh in the 14-team league, is positioned in the center of the Big Ten standings. Although they are not currently expected to receive a bid, they could if they defeat Purdue and have a great season. They had just won 3 consecutive games, first at home against Northwestern and Michigan State and then on the road against Penn State. Dawson Garcia led them with eighteen points and 7 rebounds in their most recent game, a defeat to Iowa. Garcia leads the team in scoring (17.3 points per game) and rebounds (6.6). This season, he has made sixteen threes. Garcia set a season best with 36 points against Ohio State, and he has scored ten or more points in each of his previous 11 games
Purdue Analysis: Zach Edey is leading this team
According to AP polls, Purdue Boilermakers is ranked #2. They lead the competition for the Regular Season Big Ten Championship by 2 games and are riding an 8-game winning streak. In conference play, Purdue is 11-2, and Illinois is in 2nd place with a 9-4 record. Purdue, who has won every game this season, will play this game at home. Zach Edey led them with 26 points and 13 rebounds in their previous game. Zach Edey, a 7’4-inch, 300-pound center, leads Purdue in scoring (23.3 points per game) and rebounds (11.7 per game). In both categories, he ranks third in the country. With a double-double in his previous 8 games, he has shown to be an unstoppable force in league play.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilmakers Game Information
- Date: 02/15/2024
- Time: 08:30 PM ET
- Location: Mackey Arena.
- How to Watch Minnesota vs Purdue: ESPN+
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
