On Sunday, February 23, CBS will feature a highly anticipated college basketball matchup as the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers take on the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall. This game marks a rematch after Purdue secured a narrow victory against Indiana earlier this season, winning 81-76 in West Lafayette.
Purdue enters the contest struggling with a three-game losing streak, having previously dominated with 11 wins in their last 12 games. They now find themselves tied for third in the Big Ten standings alongside Maryland and Wisconsin, trailing leaders Michigan State by two games.
On the other side, Indiana has faced a challenging stretch, claiming victory in only one of their last seven games, though they did achieve an impressive road win over Michigan State. Historically, Indiana has struggled against Purdue, losing seven out of the last ten encounters.
Fans can catch the game live at 1:30 p.m. ET, either on CBS or through live streaming options available on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App, with an option to stream via Paramount+.
As for predictions, Purdue is favored by 3.5 points, with analysts suggesting a rebound performance led by star guard Braden Smith as critical for securing a road victory. Meanwhile, Indiana is in desperate need of a win to strengthen their NCAA tournament bid, as they currently sit on the “first four out” list according to CBS Sports’ Bracketology.
This game carries significant implications for both teams as they push for better postseason positioning, making this matchup one to watch closely.