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The Boilermaker Special VII is the official mascot of Purdue University and is run by the Purdue Reamer Club.
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Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
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Smith was at his smoothest in that game, scoring only seven points but churning out a season-high 15 assists.

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What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game vs Houston:
'What's a Boilermaker?' Jimmy Fallon has questions about Purdue's nickname
Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those that make steam on a locomotive, but how did the school now best-known for its astronauts earn such a moniker?
Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's "Boilermakers" nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" this week, prompting several responses.
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With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
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Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult, referencing Purdue's focus on engineering and agriculture, seen as working-class professions at the time.
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
Fallon and an "audience member" (a staff member) talked over a beat about the Sweet 16, but kept getting tripped up when discussing one team. Insider: This Purdue team has chance
Purdue basketball wins sweepstakes for top big man in transfer portal
Purdue basketball just picked up a tremendous big man in the transfer portal as the program looks to make another run at a national title
Houston vs. Purdue takeaways: How the Cougars beat the Boilermakers in March Madness 2025
If you’re going to successfully make your way through the land mines all over the NCAA Tournament, you’re going to have to come up with some big plays down the stretch. The University of Houston got the biggest of the season when Kelvin Sampson worked his magic to get Milos Uzan open for a layup with 0.
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Matt Painter expresses frustration with officials following Purdue's Sweet Sixteen loss to Houston
Purdue head coach Matt Painter said he was "frustrated" with the officials following his squad's 62-60 loss to the top-seeded Houston Cougars.
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Purdue Sisters Amiyah and Mila Reynolds Enter Transfer Portal with “Do Not Contact” Tags
Sources from On3 Sports say the Reynolds sisters are officially entering the transfer portal from the University of Purdue. This comes two weeks after their youngest sister, Kira Reynolds, decommitted her verbal offer to attend Purdue.
ESPN's Jay Bilas Gives Keys for Purdue to Make Final Four Run
What will it take for Purdue to get past Houston, Tennessee or Kentucky and make a run to the Final Four? ESPN's Jay Bilas breaks it down for the Boilermakers.
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