Purdue Boilermakers (0-2) will host Illinois State Redbirds (1-1) in their third game of the season. The matchup comes after Purdue's exhibition loss to the Connecticut Huskies on October 27, 2026, where guard Antione West Jr. was prominently featured.
Illinois State enters with a 1-1 record, looking to build momentum against a Purdue squad searching for its first win. Both teams will aim to establish early-season rhythm in this non-conference contest.
