Purdue and Auburn Finalize Two-Year Basketball Series
Two of college basketball’s recent titans have finalized a two-year series that will begin this December. Purdue and Auburn, two likely preseason Top 25 teams, will face off on December 21, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. The return game will take place on December 20, 2025, as part of the Indy Classic in Indianapolis.
Purdue, despite not having national player of the year Zach Edey going forward, is still a formidable opponent. The Boilermakers were the NCAA runner-up in the 2023-24 season and are expected to be strong contenders against the Bruce Pearl-led Tigers.
“I am grateful to Matt Painter and the Purdue Boilermakers for agreeing to a two-game series to be played this year in Birmingham and next year in Indianapolis,” said Pearl in a statement. “Matt has one of the finest college basketball programs in the country. His kids play hard and play the right way. Purdue is one of the top programs in the Big Ten, winning three conference championships and being ranked No. 1 nationally over the last three seasons. We are excited for our players, because if you want to be the best, you have to play the best.”
Auburn has had a successful run in recent years, winning more than 20 games six times in the past seven years. The Tigers had a 30-10 campaign and a Final Four appearance in 2018-19, as well as a 27-8 record last year. However, they were upset in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by Yale last March.
“We strive to make our nonconference schedule very competitive, and Auburn will be one of the top teams in the SEC this coming season,” said Purdue’s Painter in a statement.
Both teams are looking forward to the challenge of facing off against each other in what is sure to be an exciting and competitive series. Fans can expect to see high-level basketball as these two powerhouse programs go head-to-head in this anticipated matchup.
–Field Level Media
