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Purdue finally opens its Big Ten tournament against Penn State after earning the double bye to the quarterfinals.

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The third-seeded Boilers have a surprise opponent in the No. 11 seed Nittany Lions, who upset Ohio State on Thursday night.

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Purdue has won 12 of the past 13 against Penn State and in the Big Ten tournament, the Boilermakers are 3-0 against the Nittany Lions.

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Big Ten Network live stream:Where, when and how to watch the 2022 Big Ten basketball tournament

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Matt Painter’s team has lost two of its past three games – on a pair of last-second 3-pointers – and could use some good vibes heading into next week's NCAA tournament.

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Tip is set for approximately 9 p.m., depending on the finish of Wisconsin vs. Michigan State. Follow our IndyStar/Journal & Courier crew inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Friday's nightcap.

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The Purdue Boilermakers advance to face No. 7-seed Michigan State in the semifinals round of the 2022 Big Ten Tournament.

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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt viewing info, predictions

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