- Matchup: Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Mackey Arena will host an exciting matchup as the Purdue Boilermakers (21-4) clash with the Michigan Wolverines (24-1) this Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Michigan Wolverines faced UCLA, securing a commanding victory with a score of 86-56. Michigan showcased a stellar performance, shooting 62.0% from the field (31 out of 50) and landing 7 of 19 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 26 attempts for a percentage of 65.4%. The Wolverines dominated the boards with a total of 28 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. They also facilitated 18 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and recorded 5 steals. On the defensive side, Michigan held UCLA to a shooting percentage of 37.9%, allowing them to hit 22 of 58 shots. UCLA managed 7 assists and secured 21 rebounds (9 offensive, 12 defensive), with no blocks in the game. From the foul line, UCLA shot 50.0%, sinking 6 of 12 attempts, and made 6 of their 21 three-point shots. Personal fouls saw Michigan with 11 while UCLA totaled 21.
Yaxel Lendeborg was a standout performer, contributing 17 points with 4 of 8 shooting. He played 30 minutes and gathered 8 rebounds while boasting a shooting efficiency of 50.0% and one assist.
This season, Michigan enters the game with an impressive 24-1 record. They average 90.6 points per game, ranking 5th in college basketball, and exhibit a shooting accuracy of 51.4% from the field. From beyond the arc, they are making 35.4% of their attempts (231 of 652) and 73.2% of their free throws. As a team, Michigan grabs 41.6 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 484 assists so far, placing them 9th in Division 1 in assists. They turn the ball over 12.2 times per game and commit an average of 16.1 fouls.
Defensively, the Wolverines force 12.3 turnovers per game while committing 20.7 fouls each contest. They rank 3rd in college basketball for fewest assists allowed, conceding 257 assists this season. Michigan holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.1% (596 of 1,608) while allowing an average of 31.7 rebounds per game. They restrict teams to 29.1% shooting from three-point range and rank 50th in the country, allowing 68.3 points per game.
In their latest game, the Purdue Boilermakers secured a victory over Iowa with a score of 78-57. Purdue permitted Iowa to total 28 rebounds (8 offensive) during the game. They shot 27.3% from three-point range, making 6 of 22, and finished 11 of 17 from the free-throw line (64.7%). Defensively, Purdue allowed Iowa to sink 20 of 53 shots, which results in a shooting percentage of 37.7%. The Boilermakers finished 25 for 53 from the field, translating to 47.2%. From beyond the arc, they converted 12 of 30 attempts (40.0%). With 19 personal fouls on Iowa, Purdue had 20 free-throw attempts. Additionally, Purdue turned the ball over 4 times, registering 6 steals, and claimed a total of 36 rebounds (28 defensive, 8 offensive).
C.J. Cox contributed significantly for Purdue, scoring 14 points in 20 minutes on the court without any assists. He shot 50.0% with 5 of 10 attempts and collected 2 rebounds.
Purdue’s record stands at 21-4 this year. The Boilermakers average 14.5 fouls per game while converting 73.9% of their free throws. Their assists average is 19.8 per contest, ranking 3rd in college basketball, complemented by only 9.3 turnovers per game. They have scored a total of 2,066 points this season, averaging 82.6 points per game, and secure 36.9 rebounds on average. On offense, Purdue achieves a shooting percentage of 50.2%, ranking 16th in the nation.
Defensively, the Boilermakers rank 57th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 68.6. They force 10.9 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 42.8% from the field (ranked 108th in Division 1). Purdue restricts teams to 32.2% shooting from three-point range (216 of 670) and opponents score 69.9% from the free-throw line. They surrender 13.9 assists and average 29.3 total rebounds per game, placing them 218th and 6th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Michigan
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