Purdue athletics updates: Volleyball sweep and basketball schedule

The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers volleyball team secured a 3-0 sweep against the Northwestern Wildcats with set scores of 25-20, 25-22, and 25-15. Key performances included Kate Hansen, who recorded seven kills and four blocks, and Grace Heaney, who contributed ten kills and five blocks. Taylor Anderson provided 35 assists, moving closer to the top five in program history for career assists.

In men's basketball, Purdue faces a challenging 2026-27 preseason schedule. Despite missing the AP preseason poll, the Boilermakers are slated to play nine games against eight ranked opponents. Notable matchups include a season opener against No. 15 Gonzaga in Las Vegas on November 2, a December 5 game against No. 18 Iowa State, and a home game against No. 8 Tennessee on December 11.