Purdue Dominates Indiana in Rivalry Blowout

Boilermakers hand Hoosiers their worst loss in the series since 1969

Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:21am

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In a stunning reversal from their previous matchup just a few weeks ago, Purdue routed Indiana 93-64 in West Lafayette on Friday night. The Boilermakers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, stretching the advantage to as much as 34 points in a game that was decided early. The 29-point margin of victory is Purdue's largest over Indiana since 1969.

Why it matters

This lopsided result comes as a major disappointment for Indiana, which had just beaten the then-No. 12 Boilermakers in Bloomington in late January. The Hoosiers' inability to keep the game competitive raises questions about their progress under first-year head coach Mike Woodson and their chances of making a deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

Purdue scored the first six points of the game and used an 11-4 run to build a double-digit lead that they would not relinquish. By halftime, the Boilermakers had stretched the advantage to 17 points, and it would grow as large as 34 before the final 93-64 margin. Purdue shot an impressive 65% from the field, while Indiana managed just 15 rebounds compared to 30 for the home team.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Just over three weeks ago on January 28, 2026, Indiana had defeated then-No. 12 Purdue 72-67 in Bloomington.

The players

Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue men's basketball team, currently ranked in the top 10 nationally and a contender to make another Final Four appearance.

Indiana Hoosiers

The Indiana men's basketball team, in the first year under head coach Mike Woodson, is struggling to find consistency and likely facing an uphill battle to make the NCAA Tournament.

Mike Woodson

The first-year head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, tasked with rebuilding the program after a disappointing season.

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What they’re saying

“The expectations were low for this one however this type of effort will burn the patience equity off real fast. Embarrassing.”

— Martha the Mop Lady (Twitter)

“The best four years in Purdue basketball history and they went 4-4 against 'Mike Woodson' and a first year head coach”

— Phil Donovan (Twitter)

What’s next

Indiana will look to bounce back when they host Northwestern at Assembly Hall on Tuesday, February 24th.

The takeaway

This lopsided loss to their in-state rival highlights the significant work ahead for Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers as they try to rebuild the program and return to national prominence, while Purdue continues to establish itself as one of the top teams in the Big Ten and a potential Final Four contender.