The first of a three-part series on Indiana’s history playing on the home court of arch-rival Purdue. Mackey Arena highs and lows through the years.

Tight games, controversy, great performances and two titans on the sideline defined two decades of the Indiana-Purdue rivalry.

Regardless, a similar scenario looms when Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) travels to face No. 10 Purdue (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) at 8 p.m. Friday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Once more, an underperforming Woodson roster will attempt to stop a train of Boilermaker momentum.

No. 10 Purdue begins the second half of league play while wrapping up a three-game homestand on Friday when Indiana visits Mackey Arena for the 220th

Hear what Boilermaker coach Matt Painter said prior to Purdue's meeting against the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday night in Mackey Arena.

Purdue and Indiana face off for the first time of the season on Friday. Purdue has won the last two games in the rivalry and 12 of the last 15 matchups, including eight of the last nine games played at Mackey Arena.

Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony previews Friday’s in-state rivalry game by answering questions with Purdue Boilermakers On SI writer Dustin Schutte.

Had Purdue not gone a slovenly 14-for-21 from the free throw line, it would have been even worse. The turnover margin was 22-6. Michigan finished with two more turnovers than field goals, six more than assists or fouls. You had a fun evening, didn’t you Mackey?

The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten action against the Indiana Hoosiers (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. In this article, we dig