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So Close...

Last year Purdue closed the pre-NCAA Tournament season with wins against hapless Illinois and Penn State, and losses against the much stronger Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. This year has been different. 

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

It does mean something that Purdue was able to compete against the #4 team in the nation, in their own arena where they have won 25 games in a row. But competing isn't going to be enough, not with what remains on Purdue's schedule.