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Mike Carmin

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AD Mike Bobinski held a wide-ranging interview with local media on Friday, focusing primarily on Purdue football. However, Bobinski was asked to evaluate the first half of the WBB season and what he needed to see in the second half.

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Purdue AD Mike Bobinski on women's basketball program: "I want to see progress. I want to see a sense of direction"

During a wide-ranging interview on Friday, focused primarily on Purdue football, athletic director Mike Bobinski was asked about Katie Gearlds and the women's basketball program

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January 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Mike Carmin

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Why is Purdue's C.J. Cox thriving on defense?
“I’m someone who takes pride in playing defense."
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Why is Purdue's C.J. Cox thriving on defense? "That’s something I value”

Purdue guard C.J. Cox has established himself as one of the team’s defensive leaders – and one of the best defenders in the Big Ten

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January 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM

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WBB: Three numbers that shaped Purdue’s first Big Ten victory at Wisconsin on Thursday

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How three numbers shaped Purdue women's basketball's first Big Ten victory

The Boilermakers picked up their first conference win after an 0-4 start and also won away from Mackey Arena for the first time

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January 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Mike Carmin

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WBB: Purdue 75, Wisconsin 67, final
First Big Ten win. First road victory of the season
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January 9, 2026 at 2:25 AM

Mike Carmin

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WBB: Purdue 51, Wisconsin 45, end 3
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January 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM

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WBB: Purdue 30, Wisconsin 29, halftime
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January 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM

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WBB: Why Katie Gearlds changed Purdue's starting lineup tonight at Wisconsin
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January 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM

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WBB: Purdue-Wisconsin pregame chatter
New starting lineup for the Boilermakers
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January 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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WBB: Purdue availability update ahead of tonight's game at Wisconsin
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January 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Mike Carmin

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Recap: No. 5 Purdue 81, Washington 73
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No. 5 Purdue withstands Washington's late charge to remain perfect in Big Ten

The fifth-ranked Boilermakers improved to 4-0 in Big Ten play and extended their winning streak to six after defeating Washington

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January 8, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Mike Carmin

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Not many chicken choices vs. Washington. Starters are solid from the line. No. 11 Frank Kepnang (19 of 27, 70.4%) is the best bet.

January 8, 2026 at 1:24 AM

Mike Carmin

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Greetings

January 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Mike Carmin

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Weekend Wrap: Braden Smith and Big Ten history, Purdue WBB falls at Nebraska and football portal activity heats up

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Weekend Wrap: Braden Smith stands alone in Big Ten history, Purdue women's basketball falls at Nebraska and football portal movement

Matt Painter said Braden Smith "passes better than anybody in college basketball" and now holds the Big Ten career assist record after setting the mark Saturday night at Wisconsin

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January 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Mike Carmin

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WBB: Purdue’s Saige Stahl, who was injured in the Ohio State loss, appears on the availability report for today’s game at Nebraska

January 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Mike Carmin

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Purdue WBB preview at Nebraska. Four of the next five on the road where the Boilers are 0-4. They’ll also face three ranked teams. Tough stretch for a team trying to find its footing

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Starting 5: Purdue women's basketball at No. 20 Nebraska preview

Not only are the Boilermakers seeking their first Big Ten victory, but they're also looking for win No. 1 on the road.

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January 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Mike Carmin

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Welcome to Thursday
Happy New Year
Items of interest, tidbits, numbers and business.

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Welcome to Thursday —Happy New Year. —ICYMI, Purdue women’s basketball drops to 0-3 in Big Ten play after Wednesday’s 83-56 loss to No. 19 Ohio State at Mackey Arena. That’s 22 straight losses to r...

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January 1, 2026 at 4:13 PM

Mike Carmin

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WBB: Ohio State 83, Purdue 56, final
Losing streak to ranked teams continues. The Boilermakers 30.2% shooting and 26 turnovers.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM