Purdue baseball earns opportunity vs. No. 1 UCLA in Big Ten Tournament
Purdue baseball has advanced to face No. 1 UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals after defeating Iowa 8-1. This victory allowed the Boilermakers to escape the double-elimination bracket and continue their tournament run. With 37 wins, Purdue is looking to improve their chances for an NCAA Tournament bid with a potential upset against the top-ranked Bruins.
- ▪Purdue defeated Iowa 8-1 to advance in the Big Ten Tournament.
- ▪The Boilermakers will face No. 1 UCLA in the quarterfinals.
- ▪Purdue is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble with 37 wins.
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