It was a game against the Wolverines in February that showcased Purdue's defense fading. It's gone further adrift rather than shoring it up like the Boilers had shown.

Thursday's game: 6 seed Purdue (21-10) vs. 11 seed Rutgers (15-16) or 14 seed USC (14-16), approx. 9 p.m., BTN; The Boilermakers addressed some of their vulnerabilities in the fin

Michigan basketball had a double-bye in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and managed to blow out 6-seed Purdue as the 3-seed. But things are getting more difficult for the Wolverines in the semifinals as they take on 2-seed Maryland -- a team the maize and blue lost 71-65 to just 10 days ago.