In the highly anticipated Elite Eight matchup from Detroit, the Purdue Boilermakers are set to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers with Purdue opening as 3 point favorites. Purdue, the #1 seed in the Midwest Region, has been dominating the competition, winning their first three games by an impressive average of 26.3 points.
On the other hand, the Tennessee Volunteers, the #2 seed, have also been performing well with victories over St. Peters, Texas Longhorns, and Creighton Bluejays to reach this stage of the tournament. This will be the fifth meeting between Purdue and Tennessee, with Purdue currently holding a 3-1 advantage in the series.
Fans can expect to see standout performances from players like Zach Edey, Braden Smith, and Fletcher Loyer in this highly anticipated matchup. The last meeting between Purdue and Tennessee earlier this year ended in a close 71-67 win for Purdue.
For all the latest updates and coverage on the Boilermakers throughout the NCAA Tourney, be sure to visit HammerandRails.com. Stay tuned to see if Purdue can maintain their impressive winning streak and advance to the Final Four.
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