It will be seven years to the day since Purdue and Valparaiso last met on the hardwood. On Dec. 7, 2010, the Boilermakers went on the road and defeated the Crusaders 76-58.
On Thursday, the two renew their in-state rivalry when the Crusaders travel 90 miles to West Lafayette to take on the No. 21 Boilermakers at Mackey Arena.
Valparaiso (8-0) has had a week to prepare. In their last game, the Crusaders defeated Utah State 72-65 behind Tevonn Walker's 25 points and nine rebounds.
"The story of the game was on the defensive end," Valparaiso coach Matt Lottich told the Northwest Times of Indiana.