Purdue is averaging 36.2 points per game prior to halftime, while Indiana’s first-half defense is one of the worst in the nation, with opponents averaging 36.5 points. The Boilermakers have scored at least 41 first-half points in all four home games in conference play and will again here.

Friday night will mark Caleb Furst's final home game against Indiana as a Purdue player. He opened up about the rivalry and how he "finds joy" every day with the Boilermakers.

The Nebraska women’s basketball team pushed No. 12 Ohio State to the brink, but four key free throws late by Madison Greene shut down NU’s dream of a major upse