a win over OSU tomorrow would put Purdue at 7 wins. According to most "experts" I've heard, a 10-8 record in-conference would make Purdue a pretty good bet to make the tourney and a 11-7 record would put Purdue as a "Lock".
Looking at the remaining games for Purdue:
@ Minnesota
@ Rutgers
Nebraska
@ IU
Rutgers
@ OSU
@ MSU
Illinois
Again, assuming a win tomorrow, Purdue should be able and sweep Rutgers plus take care of Illinois and Nebraska at home giving Purdue 11 wins regardless of what happens in the remaining road games where IMHKO Purdue should have a good shot at winning those as well. A lot less pressure on a young team if that happens.
A loss tomorrow and Purdue finishes 10-8 under the above scenario but would probably need to get a quality win at one of the road games at IU, MSU or OSU and finish 11-7 to seal a bid. Obviously a much thinner margin for error.
Tomorrow's game is very important for the Boilers.
Looking at the remaining games for Purdue:
@ Minnesota
@ Rutgers
Nebraska
@ IU
Rutgers
@ OSU
@ MSU
Illinois
Again, assuming a win tomorrow, Purdue should be able and sweep Rutgers plus take care of Illinois and Nebraska at home giving Purdue 11 wins regardless of what happens in the remaining road games where IMHKO Purdue should have a good shot at winning those as well. A lot less pressure on a young team if that happens.
A loss tomorrow and Purdue finishes 10-8 under the above scenario but would probably need to get a quality win at one of the road games at IU, MSU or OSU and finish 11-7 to seal a bid. Obviously a much thinner margin for error.
Tomorrow's game is very important for the Boilers.
