WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue opens its 2026-27 campaign Sunday afternoon with an exhibition against the Ball State Cardinals. There will be plenty for Boilermaker fans to watch, as Purdue enters the season with at least four new starters.
Purdue Boilermakers on SI will have live coverage of today's exhibition game from Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Follow along for live updates, news, and analysis throughout the game. You can refresh this page frequently for the latest happenings.
Ball State vs. Purdue live game blog
Tipoff between Ball State and Purdue is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. The game will air on BTN+.
Starting lineups
- Ball State — TBD
- Purdue — TBD
What I'm watching for
- How well does the frontcourt operate with new faces in new roles?
- Is Antione West truly the star of this team?
- Do the freshmen look capable of cracking the rotation?
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