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    How to Watch No. 5 Purdue's Game Against Rutgers on Sunday

    No. 5 Purdue tips off against Rutgers on Sunday at Mackey Arena, and the game will be aired live on FOX Sports 1. The Scarlet Knights have won four straight games against the Boilermakers. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including start time, TV designation and the latest on the point spread.
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    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — No. 5-ranked Purdue tips off against a red-hot Rutgers team Sunday at Mackey Arena. The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET. The Scarlet Knights are on a four-game winning streak, all against ranked opponents. 

    That's never been done before in the history of college basketball, beating four ranked teams consecutively as an unranked team.

    The Boilermakers enter the game atop the conference standings with a 23-4 record, including 12-4 in the Big Ten, while the Scarlet Knights are is 16-9 and 10-5. Rutgers has won four straight games against Purdue dating back to Jan. 28, 2020. 

    • LIVE BLOG: When the game starts, flip over here to our blog and follow the game in real time, with news and opinion. CLICK HERE

    Here's everything you need to know about the Purdue Boilermakers' game with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday:

    How to watch No. 5 Purdue vs. Rutgers 

    • Who: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (16-9, 10-5 in the Big Ten) at No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (23-4, 12-4 in the Big Ten)
    • When: 5:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, Feb. 20.
    • Where: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
    • TV: FOX Sports 1
    • Announcers: Kevin Kugler and Steve Lavin
    • Radio: Purdue Radio Network (96.5 FM in Lafayette and 1260 AM in Indianapolis). Satellite: XM 196, SXM App 958
    • Radio Announcers: Rob Blackman and Bobby Riddell
    • Latest Line: Purdue is a 12-point favorite over Rutgers, according to the SISportsbook.com website. The over/under is 138.5. Here's the story on the point spread, and how each team has done against the number this season. CLICK HERE
    • Last year's records: Purdue was 18-10 last season, and 13-6 in the Big Ten. in the postseason, Purdue lost to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, and then lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as the No. 4 seed in the South Region, falling to No. 13-seed North Texas 78-69 in overtime. Rutgers was 16-12 a year ago, and 10-10 in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights earned a No. 10 seed and defeated Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before losing 63-60 to Houston.
    • Poll rankings: Purdue is ranked No. 5 in Week 15 of the Associated Press poll top-25 poll. The Boilermakers are also No. 7 in this week's Coaches poll. Rutgers is unranked but received 10 votes.
    • Kenpom.com rankings: Purdue is No. 13 in the Kenpom.com rankings. Rutgers is ranked No. 71 out of 358 teams.

    Purdue-Rutgers series history

    • Series history: Sunday's contest with Rutgers marks the 18th meeting between the two teams, with Purdue holding a 12-5 advantage. Rutgers has won the last four meetings by a combined 17 points. 
    • Last Matchup: Rutgers stole a 70-68 win on its home court on Dec. 9, claiming victory on a buzzer-beater shot from Ron Harper Jr. near half court. It was Purdue's first loss of the season.

    Recent Games

    • Purdue's last game: Purdue took down Northwestern 70-64 on the road Wednesday. The team was led by Zach Edey's 14 points, while Mason Gillis and Eric Hunter Jr. each added 11. 
    • Rutgers' last game: Rutgers played against Illinois on Wednesday and earned a convincing 70-59 win at home. 

    Meet the coaches

    • Meet Purdue coach Matt Painter: Matt Painter is in his 17th season as the head coach of the Boilermakers. Since being named coach in 2005, Purdue has reached the NCAA Tournament 12 times, with four Sweet Sixteen appearances and one Elite Eight appearance in 2019. He also coached once season at Southern Illinois (2004). He has a 378-188 record at Purdue, and is 403-193 overall. He is 192-113 in Big Ten games.
    • Meet Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell: Steve Pikiell is in his sixth season at Rutgers. He has an 96-86 record at the school. He has led the Scarlet Nights to two total postseason appearances, including the 2019-20 season that was canceled due to COVID-19.

    Projected starters

    • Projected Purdue starters: Zach Edey (7-foot-4 sophomore center), Mason Gillis (6-6 sophomore forward), Sasha Stefanovic (6-5 senior guard), Jaden Ivey (6-4 sophomore guard) and Eric Hunter Jr. (6-4 senior guard).
    • Projected Rutgers starters: Paul Mulcahy (6-foot-6 junior guard), Ron Harper Jr. (6-6 senior forward), Caleb McConnell (6-7 senior forward), Geo Baker (6-4 senior guard), Clifford Omoruyi (6-11 sophomore center)
    • DAY OFF HELPS PURDUE REFUEL: Purdue basketball earned a much-needed day off Thursday ahead of a matchup with Rutgers on Sunday at Mackey Arena. It was the first break for the players after a 23-day stretch that included eight games. CLICK HERE 
    • PURDUE SET FOR CRITICAL MATCHUP WITH RUTGERS: The No. 5-ranked Purdue basketball team is prepared for its second matchup of the season with Rutgers. After the Scarlet Knights got the better of the Boilermakers earlier in the season, both teams will clash at Mackey Arena in a game with huge Big Ten implications. CLICK HERE 
    • PURDUE 2-SEED IN MARCH MADNESS BRACKET REVEAL SHOW: Purdue basketball has been ranked as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament three times in program history. Coach Matt Painter lead the Boilermakers to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2018 as a No. 2 seed. CLICK HERE
    • MASON GILLIS BREAKS AWAY OF SHOOTING SLUMP: Purdue sophomore forward Mason Gillis scored 11 points in a victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night. By nailing three 3-pointers, he broke out of a recent shooting slump. The do-it-all player for the Boilermakers also recorded seven rebounds and a steal in the win. CLICK HERE
    • RUTGERS FORWARD RON HARPER JR. UNCERTAIN FOR PURDUE GAME: Ahead of a pivotal matchup between No. 5 Purdue basketball and Rutgers at Mackey Arena, the Scarlet Knights announce that senior forward Ron Harper Jr. suffered a hand injury and is "day-to-day." He led the team to a 70-64 win over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday. CLICK HERE
    • PURDUE DOWN NORTHWESTERN FOR BIG TEN LEAD: Purdue basketball took the top spot in the Big Ten standings following a win over Northwestern on Wednesday. The Boilermakers held the Wildcats to 35% shooting from the floor and had three players score in double figures. CLICK HERE

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