Purdue basketball (0-2) gets a second chance to make a first impression before the home crowd when Illinois State (1-1) visits. The Boilermakers are coming off a wild double-overtime loss to Valparaiso at Mackey Arena
Daniel Jacobsen (25.0 points, 8.5 rebounds) and C.J. Cox (12.0 points, 7.5 rebounds) have established themselves as Purdue‘s leaders early, and Caden Pierce, Omer Mayer, and Gicarri Harris have also started.
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Illinois State is the second favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference, according to its preseason poll. Johnny Kinzinger has filled the basket so far (23.0 points, 68% 3-point shooting), with help from Malik Messina-Moore (17.0 points, 53.8% 3s) and Nick Allen (10.0 points). The Redbirds are 0-1 against Div. I teams, falling to Saint Mary’s in overtime.
Here’s what you should know about the game:
When does Purdue basketball play Illinois State on Monday, Nov. 9? Purdue-Illinois State start time Monday, Nov. 9
The Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois State Redbirds at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday, Nov. 9, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
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How to watch Purdue basketball play Illinois State on Monday, Nov. 9? Purdue-Illinois State TV channel Monday, Nov. 9
TV: FS1
How to listen to Purdue basketball play Illinois State on Monday, Nov. 9? Purdue-Illinois State radio station Monday, Nov. 9
Radio: 96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM and 97.5 FM in Indianapolis, SiriusXM Channel 271
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Purdue basketball roster 2026-27
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Who is the Purdue basketball coach? Who is the Illinois State basketball coach?
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Matt Painter is in his 21st season at Purdue. He owns a 501-225 record there (526-230 overall) and led the Boilermakers to the 2024 national championship game, which they lost to UConn.
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Ryan Pedon is in his fifth season with the Redbirds. He owns a 72-66 record, improving upon each of previous seasons and going 23-13 in 2025-26.
Purdue basketball schedule 2026-27
(times ET, with TV)
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Mon., Nov. 9: vs. Illinois State, 8:30 p.m., FS1
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Fri., Nov. 13: vs. Ohio, 7 p.m., B1G+
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Tues., Nov. 17: vs. Lipscomb, 6:30 p.m., BTN
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Fri., Nov. 20: vs. Oakland, 7 p.m., BTN
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Tues., Nov. 24: vs. DePaul in Fort Myers Tip-Off, 6 p.m., FS1
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Thurs., Nov. 26: vs. Oklahoma in Fort Myers Tip-Off, noon, Fox
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Tues., Dec. 1: vs. Iowa, 7 p.m., Peacock
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Sat., Dec. 5: at Iowa State, Time/TV TBD
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Tues., Dec. 8: at Wisconsin, 9 p.m., Peacock
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Fri., Dec. 11: vs. Tennessee, 8 p.m., Fox
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Sat., Dec. 19: vs. Colorado in Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m., FS1
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Mon., Dec. 21: vs. Cal Baptist, 6 p.m., BTN
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Wed., Dec. 30: vs. USC, 6 p.m., BTN
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Sat., Jan. 2: vs. Rutgers, noon, BTN
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Tues., Jan. 5: at Illinois, 9 p.m., Peacock
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Fri., Jan. 8: at Michigan, 8 p.m., Fox
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Tues., Jan. 12: vs. Ohio State, 8 p.m., Peacock
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Sun., Jan. 17: at Minnesota, 2 p.m., BTN
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Wed., Jan. 20: at Penn State, 6:30 p.m., BTN
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Sat., Jan. 23: vs. Maryland, noon, FS1
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Tues., Jan. 26: vs. Nebraska, 6 p.m., Peacock
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Sat., Jan. 30: at Michigan State, 3 p.m./8 p.m., Fox
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Wed., Feb. 3: at Rutgers, 6:30 p.m., BTN
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Sat., Feb. 6: vs. Northwestern, noon, FS1
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Fri., Feb. 12: vs. Illinois, 8 p.m., Fox
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Tues., Feb. 16: at Indiana, 7 p.m., Peacock
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Sun., Feb. 21: vs. UCLA, 1 p.m., CBS
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Wed., Feb. 24: at Oregon, 10:30 p.m., BTN
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Sat., Feb. 27: at Washington, 8:30 p.m., BTN
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Fri., March 5: vs. Indiana, 8 p.m., Fox
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