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Purdue closes out its Big Ten regular season at home against Wisconsin on Saturday, a game that could reshape momentum heading into the conference tournament. The Boilermakers began the year at No. 1, slipped after a handful of costly losses, then steadied with a narrow win over Northwestern. The Badgers arrive unranked but battle-tested, having upset high-profile teams already this year.
Matchup essentials: Purdue vs. Wisconsin preview
This meeting in West Lafayette carries more than pride. Purdue wants to rebuild consistency after losses to Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State. Wisconsin, meanwhile, has shown it can topple top teams and will be searching for another Big Ten surprise.
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- Game: Purdue vs. Wisconsin
- Importance: Final regular-season Big Ten game for Purdue
- Recent form: Purdue bounced back vs. Northwestern; Wisconsin has upset Michigan and others
Where to watch Purdue vs. Wisconsin live (TV and streaming)
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+
The broadcast is on CBS. Cord-cutters can stream the contest on Paramount+, which also carries a wide range of live sports and on-demand content.
Paramount+ offers live events and thousands of hours of programming. Subscriptions give access to major sports coverage and replays.
Kickoff time, date and venue details
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. CT
- Location: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Ind.
The game tips at 4 p.m. Eastern from Mackey Arena, where Purdue will look to protect home court in the season finale.
Listen live: Radio and audio options for the game
- SiriusXM channels: 145 (Purdue broadcast), 196 (Wisconsin broadcast)
SiriusXM carries both team broadcasts. New subscribers can often access trial offers and tune into multiple sport-specific channels for wide coverage.
AP Top 25: Current college basketball landscape
Rankings listed below are accurate as of March 2.
- Duke
- Arizona
- Michigan
- UConn
- Florida
- Iowa State
- Houston
- Michigan State
- Nebraska
- Texas Tech
- Illinois
- Gonzaga
- Virginia
- Kansas
- Purdue
- Alabama
- North Carolina
- St. John’s
- Miami (Ohio)
- Arkansas
- Saint Mary’s
- Miami (Fla.)
- Tennessee
- Vanderbilt
- Saint Louis
Why the ranking matters for Saturday
Purdue’s slot in the Top 25 reflects expectations despite recent setbacks. A strong showing against Wisconsin could restore confidence heading into postseason play.
Where to go for more coverage and live updates
- Latest college basketball news and analysis
- Men’s college basketball scores and schedules
- Updated Top 25 rankings and poll changes
- Guides to streaming and betting on college basketball
