Purdue Basketball Preview: Game 5 at #15 Marquette

Purdue basketball heads into their toughest matchup yet as they travel to Milwaukee to face Marquette

Coming off of a dominating 74-61 home win over New Orleans, Purdue Men's Basketball is looking to continue their fast start as they face their toughest test yet, a road game against #15 Marquette in Milwaukee.

Marquette enters the matchup 2-2 but has won two in a row, including a buzzer-beating three to beat Illinois on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles are led by Greg Elliott, who averages 19.8 points per game and is a dynamic scorer and playmaker.

Purdue will counter with their own high-powered offense that is led by reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Jaden Ivey who averages 16.3 points per game and is one of the most electrifying guards in all of college basketball.

Purdue Preview

Purdue is the favorite in this matchup, but they will need to be at their best to beat a talented Marquette team. The Boilermakers will need to limit turnovers and make plays in the halfcourt and will need to get production from their entire starting lineup.

Purdue has a lot of talent and experience, and will be a tough matchup for any team in the country. They will need to continue to play together and make shots in order to beat Marquette.

The Boilermakers are looking to start the season 5-0 for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Marquette Preview

Marquette is a talented team that is well-coached by Shaka Smart. They have a good mix of size and athleticism and will be a tough matchup for Purdue.

The Golden Eagles are led by Greg Elliott, who is one of the best guards in the Big East. He is a dynamic scorer and playmaker and can make plays for himself and others.

Marquette also has a strong inside presence with forwards Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kur Kuath. Both players are physical and can score in the paint.

The Golden Eagles will be a tough matchup for Purdue, but the Boilermakers have the talent and experience to win the game. They will need to play together and make shots in order to come away with the victory.