Purdue is looking for its first Big Ten Tournament title since 2009, making its sixth Big Ten Championship game appearance. Purdue's 14-point victory was its largest in the Big Ten Tournament since beating Michigan 76-59 in the 2016 semifinals.
Purdue swept the season series with Ohio State, winning all three games by a combined 43 points.5-ranked and top-seeded Purdue advanced to the Big Ten Championship game with an 80-66 win over Ohio State on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. Purdue 80, Ohio State 66 (Postgame Notes)