Purdue basketball falls to No. 1 Michigan in Big Ten action: Score, results, recap, stats, highlights.

The Hawkeyes are back on track following a three-game losing streak, having toppled Washington and Nebraska ahead of this Boilermakers showdown. Iowa (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten Conference) has won nine straight over Purdue (12-13, 4-10) dating back to the 2018-19 season.

Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The latest Michigan vs. Purdue odds list the Wolverines as 2.5-point favorites, and the Over/Under for total points is 156.5. Michigan is the -157 favorite on the money line, with Purdue priced at +131.

The Boilermakers have had issues against top teams, all who have beaten them at Mackey Arena playing different styles. What happens next defines the season.

Zach Edey, Purdue's all-time leading scorer, returned to his alma mater during a game against Michigan. Edey was seen assisting former Purdue coach Gene Keady to his seat during halftime. Keady, 89, is the university's winningest basketball coach and a frequent attendee at home games.

The Boilermakers legend was a humble kid from Valparaiso, and to be honored in a collectible item that reminds him of growing up.

Nebraska announced reprimands against two spectactors at Purdue's 81-78 overtime win on Feb. 10 and continues to investigate a third incident.

“The most important game that we’re going to play is Thursday night, because if we get that one, it makes Sunday what we want it to be,” Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen said Wednesday. No. 13 Iowa (20-5 overall, 11-3 Big Ten) faces Purdue (4-10, 12-13) at 6 p.m. (CT) Thursday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.