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West Lafayette boys and girls track and field conquers Hoosier Conference championship
West Lafayette proved it could carry a roster of athletes who could contribute and win a multitude of events while hosting the 75th Hoosier Conference Championship at Gordon Straley Field. Juniors David Curl and Ryan Miloudi set the tone in three events for the boys team while junior Taylor Woods...
High school basketball sees rule changes ahead of 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — High school boys and girls basketball will see some changes to the game starting next season. The NFHS met to discuss and vote on several rule changes. One of the biggest changes that we’ll see this year has to do with ‘flopping.’
Thousands of miles from home, Purdue's Connor Caskenette, Jo Stevens bonded by baseball
WEST LAFAYETTE — Connor Caskenette clobbered a moon shot off the Purdue baseball video board during the first inning Wednesday night. Not to be outdone, Jo Stevens promptly parked one over the fence, too. It was the third straight game both have homered. "He hit the home run and...
Big Ten releases men's basketball conference opponents for 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (PURDUE SPORTS) – The Big Ten Conference has announced the single-play and home-and-away conference opponents for the 2024-25 men's basketball season. For the seventh straight season, the league will play a 20-game league schedule and with the addition of the four West Coast teams, teams will play just three home-and-away contests during the upcoming season. Over the previous six years with the 20-game schedule, Purdue owns the league's best record with an 84-35 (.706) record, the Big Ten's best mark by eight-and-a-half games (Illinois – 76-44).
Big Ten leading Purdue baseball, Connor Caskenette stay hot in win over Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE — Connor Caskenette stayed hotter than fire Friday night, propelling Purdue baseball to another Big Ten victory. Behind a five RBI night from their starting catcher, the Boilermakers defeated rival Indiana 7-4 at Alexander Field for their 11th straight Big Ten victory. Caskenette now has 15 RBI...
Purdue Takes Down Rival Indiana To Extend Big Ten Winning Streak, Highlighting College Baseball Roundup
Purdue on Friday continued its spectacular run with a big night at Alexander Field. The Boilermakers defeated Indiana, 7-4, to open the in-state rivalry series in style and take over sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings. Purdue (31-15, 12-4) has won 11 straight Big Ten games,...
Winner's mindset: Lafayette Jeff 3-sport athlete Jade Wiese picks herself up after injury
LAFAYETTE — The eyes of Lafayette Jeff senior Jade Wiese closed as she began to chop her legs up and down at Schuemann Stadium. The IUPUI-signed jumper leaped with all the power she could generate into the soft sand pit during the Lafayette City County Track Meet on Tuesday afternoon.
Purdue women's basketball adds two-time NAIA Player of the Year Ella Collier from Marian
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball dug deep into the transfer portal and made an addition, one that head coach Katie Gearlds is familiar with. A player who predates her head coaching status at Purdue and back to the humble grounds of Marian University. Purdue women's basketball added guard...
Lawsuit: Purdue student alleges negligence after being injured trying to buy basketball tickets in 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue student injured while attempting to buy basketball tickets is now suing the school over their injuries. According to the recently filed lawsuit, on Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., the plaintiff in the lawsuit was waiting in line to enter Mackey Arena alongside "thousands" of students gathered to purchase tickets to a men's basketball game in the student section.
Julia Gossett making impact on Purdue softball; Madison Reemsnyder heads to NCAA golf regionals
Freshman Julia Gossett is having a solid first season pitching for the Purdue University softball team. The right-hander from Jackson High School has a 9-10 record with three saves. She has a 3.71 earned run average in 26 games with 16 starts. She has four complete games and two shutouts. In 109.1 innings,...
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