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Purdue basketball star transfers to Duke
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Mason Gillis’ time at Purdue might be over, but his collegiate basketball career is far from done. The 6-foot-6 forward announced on social media that he’s transferring to Duke. Gillis has one year of eligibility remaining after spending five with the Boilermakers...
Gene Keady to be inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Legendary coach Gene Keady is garnering national recognition. This time, the former Purdue coach will be inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Keady is being recognized after coaching Junior College Hutchinson to six conference titles and winning Junior College...
Introducing the 2024 Journal & Courier All Area Big Schools boys basketball team
The Lafayette Journal & Courier's all-area boys basketball team is selected by coaches from Greater Lafayette's Class 3A and 4A teams. Numbers: 16.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1 BPG 47% FG, 41.5% 3-point percentage, 81% FT. Season: Sisson was outstanding once again and led the Bison in scoring and...
Purdue baseball heads to Wrigley Field in thick of Big Ten title race
WEST LAFAYETTE — Mike Bolton Jr. has a confession. He's never been to Wrigley Field. Bolton is a Chicago native and a diehard baseball guy but never did he venture into Wrigleyville. "White Sox in my blood," the fifth-year Purdue baseball senior said. Bolton played for the White Sox...
'We didn’t bring it today:' Ball State softball falls to Purdue in final non-MAC contest of 2024
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - Even though it was the Cardinals’ final non-Mid-American Conference (MAC) game of the season, Ball State head coach Helen Peña did not pivot from her normal game plan against Purdue. “It shouldn’t be about who’s across the field from you or what [name] is...
Harrison senior Matthew Klinge crowned Indiana State High School Male Swimmer of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS - The bright lights once again dawned upon the face of Harrison senior swimmer Matthew Klinge, albeit in a much different attire. Klinge's slender 6-foot-3 frame stood tall in a slightly wrinkled blue shirt and khaki pants as we walked to the podium at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University — showing...
Ready to lead, former UTEP guard Mahri Petree brings NCAA Tournament experience to Purdue
Former University of Texas at El Paso guard Mahri Petree was seeing a new area to experience physical and spiritual growth when deciding to end her career with the Miners. The allure of joining a program that began turning a corner in 2024 plus pursuing a creative writing degree with a hint of familiarity became the determining factor on why Petree transferred to Purdue last Thursday.
Purdue Women's Basketball adds another transfer to its roster
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (PURDUE SPORTS) – A familiar name will be back on the Purdue women's basketball team's roster next season, as head coach Katie Gearlds welcomed transfer Mahri Petree to the program. Petree will have one season of eligibility remaining following three years at UTEP and two seasons at Bradley.
Purdue Softball wins last non-conference game 6-1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (PURDUE SPORTS) – A nine-hit game for Purdue, which saw two triples and a home run, led to a 6-1 win vs. Ball State. The come-from-behind victory saw runs scored in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings as Purdue improved to 23-22 overall record while Ball State fell to 22-25. Lefty Kendall Klochack won the game in relief, tossing the final 4.0 innings. The junior struck out half of her batters faced, ending the night with seven strikeouts, no hits, no runs and one walk allowed.
Senior Day victory caps regular season for Illinois men’s tennis
No. 26 Illinois men’s tennis faced Purdue on Friday and Indiana on Sunday to cap off its regular season. With the Big Ten tournament starting next weekend, Illinois shone and took down both of its opponents. Illinois got off the ground quickly in doubles against Purdue on Friday. Sophomore...
Spring visitors and an in-state star among the names to know for Purdue fans in the initial Top247 for 2026
The 247Sports scouting staff released their initial Top247 for the 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday and it includes one Indiana native along with several priority prospects for the Purdue coaching staff. -INITIAL 247SPORTS' TOP247 FOR THE 2026 CLASS - Start in the state of Indiana, Indianapolis (Ind.) Lutheran defensive lineman...
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