Indiana men's basketball aims for its first victory over a ranked opponent when they face No. 12 Purdue on Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers, after a recent 82-59 win over Rutgers, seek to break a losing streak against top-ranked teams, including Louisville, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Michigan. Indiana's recent performance featured standout contributions from Tucker DeVries, Lamar Wilkerson, and Nick Dorn, with DeVries scoring 22 points and Dorn providing floor spacing. Purdue, led by senior guard Braden Smith, the Big Ten Player of the Year, and other key players like Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn, boasts a strong offensive rebounding and three-point shooting team. The game will be broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN, with Purdue aiming to end a two-game Big Ten losing streak. This rivalry game also marks the first time Indiana's head coach Darian DeVries faces Purdue's Matt Painter, with DeVries having a coaching history linked to Painter's career. Purdue's team features a balanced attack with Smith's playmaking and sharpshooting, alongside physical forwards Cluff and Kaufman-Renn. Fans are encouraged to follow the game and join discussions, as Purdue hopes to prevent the Indiana crowd from taking over the game, reminiscent of energized atmospheres seen in past matchups.