This is another big opportunity for Purdue. The rigors of the road in Big Ten play are still coming (with the hardest test already behind us), so winning at Texas is another great opportunity.
From: Austin, Texas
Date: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Tip Time: 6PM ET
Location: Austin, Texas
Arena: Frank Erwin Center (16,450)
Television: ESPN2
SiriusXM Satellite: XM (Ch. 381); Internet (Ch. 968)
2017-18 Record: 19-15, 8-10 Big 12 (Lost to Nevada 87-83 in NCAA First Round)
2018-19 Record: 5-3, 0-0 Big 12
Series with Purdue: Texas leads 1-2
Last Texas Win: 77-67 in NCAA Tournament (Birmingham, AL) on 3/23/2003
Last Purdue Win: 58-54 in NCAA Tournament (Boston, MA) on 3/12/1999
NCAA Tournament History: 34 appearances, Final Four in 1943, 1947, 2003
Coach: Shaka Smart (55-52 in 4th season at Texas, 218-108 overall)