Purdue vs Illinois Game Preview
On March 5, the Illinois Fighting Illini (22-7) and the Purdue Boilermakers (26-3) will square off in a Big Ten game at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Find more articles like this with the best basketball analysis.
Purdue Analysis: On a 3-game winning run
After defeating MSU by a score of 80-74 in their most recent game, the Purdue Boilermakers are now 26-3 (15-3) this season. Purdue had a 38-35 lead at the half, and they won by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half. Throughout the contest, the Boilermakers made 10 three-pointers and shot 51% from the field. With the exception of a setback to Ohio State, Purdue had won 12 of their previous 13 games and 3 of their previous four. They are averaging 84.7 points, 40.8 rebounds, and 18.2 assists per game this season, while their opponents are allowing 70.2 points per game on average. In a game, Zach Edey averages 24 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
Illinois Analysis: They’ve won 4 of their previous 5 games
In the meantime, if the Fighting Illini (13-5 Big Ten record) want to contend for the regular season crown in the league, they need to win this one. They’re playing quite well right now, coming into this game on a 3-game winning run. This club is very dependent on its offense, which leads the country in scoring with an average of 84.8 points per game. 35.4% of the three-pointers, 74.3% of the free throws, and 47.3% of the field goals were made by the Fighting Illini. Illinois turns the ball over 10.8 times while grabbing 12.9 offensive rebounds a game, the most in the Big Ten.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Game Information
- Date: 03/05/2024
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL.
- How to Watch Purdue vs Illinois: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
