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Mike Carmin
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Purdue football, men's & women's hoops freelancer (goldandblackcom)

For Purdue WBB coverage: https://mikecarmin.substack.com
Spent 32 years at Lafayette Journal and Courier
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WBB: Kentucky 76, Purdue 35, final
Shot 20% for the game and 4 of 37 in the second half
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Kentucky 76, Purdue 35, final —It wasn’t the lowest shooting percentage in program history but it wasn’t good. Purdue shot 20.0% from the field. The school record is 16.1% in 1976. The Boilermakers w...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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WBB: Kentucky 59, Purdue 31, end 3
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Kentucky 59, Purdue 31, end 3 —Only 2 of 18 shooting for the Boilermakers in the third quarter. That’s why Purdue couldn’t cut into this lead since the Wildcats had trouble scoring as well. —The go...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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WBB: Kentucky 44, Purdue 26, halftime
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November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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WBB: Kentucky 23, Purdue 13, end 1
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Welcome to Monday.
Plenty of business to discuss

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November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Recap: No. 2 Purdue 97, Akron 79
Career victory No. 500 for Matt Painter
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No. 2 Purdue's offensive efficiency, rebounding dominance give Matt Painter career win No. 500
The second-ranked Boilermakers backed up their signature win at Alabama with a victory over Akron on Sunday at Mackey Arena
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November 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Akron went nearly 10 minutes without a rebound
It's 12-1 in the second half
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Trey Kaufman-Renn already a double-double with 16:16 to play
Purdue 62-46
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Fletcher Loyer is 13 of 20 from 3-point range in 2 1/2 home games
November 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Matt Painter has 499 wins
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Greetings
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Washington 28-0, halftime
November 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Purdue run 11 of its 17 plays in Washington territory but nothing to show for it
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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First and 10: Purdue at Washington preview
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First and 10: Purdue at Washington preview
The Boilermakers travel to Seattle for the first time since 1989
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November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Welcome to Friday. More business to digest
The Purdue men can still own the boards
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Welcome to Friday —The first two games didn’t leave a lasting impression. But boy, Thursday’s 87-80 victory over top 10 Alabama shows how dangerous the second-ranked Boilermakers can be. They control...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Keona Douwstra joins Purdue WBB 2026 recruiting class

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Keona Douwstra joins Purdue women's basketball 2026 recruiting class
The Netherlands native was initially scheduled to be part of the 2025 recruiting class, but opted to reclassify
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November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Welcome to Thursday.
Lots to digest from last night and what's next

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November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Turnovers prove costly in first loss for Purdue WBB
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Turnovers send Purdue women's basketball to first loss
The Boilermakers couldn't overcome their own mistakes and allowed the Mastodons to deliver a knockout punch at the end
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November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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WBB: Purdue 53, Purdue Fort Wayne 51, end 3
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November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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We have our first challenge by Katie Gearlds.
Officials called the ball off Madison Layden-Zay but she said no. Layden-Zay convinced she didn’t touch the ball.
And she was right.
Purdue ball, leading 36-35, 7:59 3rd
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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WBB: Purdue Fort Wayne 32, Purdue 31, halftime
Boilers 15 turnovers but +10 on the boards
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November 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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WBB: Purdue FW 20, Purdue 17, end 1
Too many turnovers.
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Purdue FW 20, Purdue 17, end 1 —Nine turnovers for the Boilermakers. Most, if not all, unforced. Traveling and throwing the ball out of bounds. —Both teams playing fast. Purdue Fort Wayne looking t...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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WBB: New starting lineup vs Purdue Fort Wayne and other pregame notes
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Hello from Fort Wayne —Expecting close to a sellout at the Gates Center. First home game for Purdue Fort Wayne. The Mastodons will showcase their WNIT Banner before the game. —Kiki Smith is expect...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Why does Hila Karsh wear No. 8? What's her favorite shot?
Plus, first of three non-conference road games tonight and more
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Starting 5: Purdue women's basketball at Purdue Fort Wayne preview
Why does Hila Karsh wear No. 8? Early Big Ten recognition for the freshman, who reminds coach Katie Gearlds of the European players she competed against during her time overseas
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November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Purdue WBB’s Hila Karsh was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. She shares the honor with USC’s Jazzy Davidson

Karsh averaged 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists in wins over FDU and Eastern Illinois. She ranks 10th nationally in freshman scoring.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM