Oscar Cluff scored 21 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 20 and No. 18 Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan 80-72 on Sunday for the Big Ten tournament championship. Braden Smith had 14 points, 11 assists and three steals as Purdue (27-8) added to an impressive turnaround after closing the regular season with four losses in six games.
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Murray State puts up 85.6 points per game (seventh in college basketball) while allowing 73.9 per contest (335th in college basketball). It has a +341 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 11.7 points per game.
When is Morehead State vs. Western Illinois and when does it start? This matchup between the Eagles and Leathernecks will go down on Saturday, February 21, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 4:30 p.m. ET. Where to Watch Morehead State vs. Western Illinois The Eagles and Leathernecks will take to the court at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall for this matchup on Feb. 21, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
MVC play features the Bradley Braves (18-10, 11-6 MVC) at home against the Illinois State Redbirds (18-10, 10-7 MVC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. Bradley lost its previous game to Valparaiso, 79-72, on Wednesday. Alex Huibregtse led the way with 22 points, plus two boards and one assist. In its previous game, Illinois State topped Murray State on Wednesday, 78-61. Its high scorer was Ty'Reek Coleman with 22 points.
The Bradley Braves (17-8) bring a four-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Murray State Racers (22-3), winners of six straight. Bradley won its previous game against Southern Illinois, 56-53, on Sunday. Tamia Perryman was its leading scorer with 16 points. In its previous game, Murray State defeated UIC on Sunday, 79-77. Its leading scorer was Halli Poock with 33 points.