Boilers To Face Villanova In November

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Purdue men’s basketball team will face Villanova at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic benefitting Wounded Warrior Project, ESPN announced Thursday.

The Boilermakers will play either Alabama or Oregon State at MSG on Saturday, Nov. 16, depending on the results of the semifinal games.

Purdue has tangled with Villanova just once on the hardwood, dropping a 67-50 decision to the Wildcats on Dec. 9, 1995, in Anaheim, Calif. The Boilers are 81-52 all-time against teams that currently comprise the Big East.

Tickets for the 2K Sports Classic benefitting Wounded Warrior Project are available through Ticketmaster at (866) 448-7849 or ticketmaster.com.

Purdue men’s basketball season tickets are currently on sale through the Purdue Athletic Ticket Office, located on the concourse level of the east side of Mackey Arena. Tickets may be purchased from the Athletic Ticket Office in person, online at purduesports.com or over the phone at (800) 49-SPORT.