Purdue basketball is heading to San Jose with momentum on their side. The Boilermakers are making their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance after a decisive victory over Miami at St. Louis' Enterprise Center.
In their opening March Madness game, Purdue took down Queens, with point guard Braden Smith etching his name in the record books by breaking the NCAA career assists record. It's a testament to his vision and leadership on the court, setting the tone for Purdue's tournament run.
Next up for the Boilermakers is a matchup with the Texas Longhorns in San Jose, California. This game carries an intriguing subplot as Texas features Cam Heide, a familiar face for Purdue fans.
Heide, who spent the last three seasons with the Boilermakers, played a pivotal role in Texas' upset over No. 3 seed Gonzaga. His clutch 3-pointer from the corner sealed a 74-68 victory, propelling the Longhorns into the Sweet 16.
Texas' journey to this point has been nothing short of dramatic. They barely made it into the tournament as one of the last four teams, edging past North Carolina State in the First Four with a narrow 68-66 win. They continued their Cinderella run by toppling No. 6 seed BYU before their showdown with Gonzaga.
Purdue and Texas are set to clash on Thursday at the SAP Center, with the game time and TV network still to be announced. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to continue their impressive March Madness journeys.