INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Purdue men's basketball team went through its media obligations and open practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in preparation for its first-round contest with Grambling on Friday night.
Purdue went through an hour walk-through at Marian University, before spending 40 minutes on the floor at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. About 2,000 Purdue fans were in attendance during Purdue's shootaround at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• TICKETS: Tickets through the Purdue Athletics ticket office are sold out, but we encourage fans to use trusted third-party sites to purchase tickets.: StubHub.
• POSTSEASON CENTRAL: All the information on ticketing and fan gatherings found here: Postseason Information.
The Boilermakers and 16th-seeded Grambling will battle at 7:25 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- home of the Indiana Pacers. It will be the first game of the first session, as Utah State and TCU will square off a half-hour after the conclusion of game one with the two winners advancing to Sunday's Round of 32 contest. Times and television designations will be announced late Friday night.
• FRIDAY FAN HEADQUARTERS: The Purdue for Life Foundation has established a tournament headquarters for all alumni and fans less than a mile from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Join us at Brothers Bar & Grill on 255 South Meridian Street before, during and after the game. There is no entry fee, and no registration is required. Attendees are responsible for their own food and drink. Seating is first come, first served.
Important: Brothers opens at 11 a.m. every day. Be advised that no portion of the establishment has been reserved exclusively for Purdue events even though there will be a prominent Purdue presence. Large crowds are expected throughout the weekend because there are numerous games taking place in Indianapolis during that time. Please plan accordingly.
Time: Opens 11 AM ET
Location: Brothers Bar & Grill (255 South Meridian Street)
Cost: no fee
Registration: none, first come, first served
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• PREVIEWING THE FIRST ROUND: Release | Game Notes | Painter Reaction | Player Reaction
Purdue went through an hour walk-through at Marian University, before spending 40 minutes on the floor at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. About 2,000 Purdue fans were in attendance during Purdue's shootaround at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• TICKETS: Tickets through the Purdue Athletics ticket office are sold out, but we encourage fans to use trusted third-party sites to purchase tickets.: StubHub.
• POSTSEASON CENTRAL: All the information on ticketing and fan gatherings found here: Postseason Information.
The Boilermakers and 16th-seeded Grambling will battle at 7:25 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- home of the Indiana Pacers. It will be the first game of the first session, as Utah State and TCU will square off a half-hour after the conclusion of game one with the two winners advancing to Sunday's Round of 32 contest. Times and television designations will be announced late Friday night.
• FRIDAY FAN HEADQUARTERS: The Purdue for Life Foundation has established a tournament headquarters for all alumni and fans less than a mile from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Join us at Brothers Bar & Grill on 255 South Meridian Street before, during and after the game. There is no entry fee, and no registration is required. Attendees are responsible for their own food and drink. Seating is first come, first served.
Important: Brothers opens at 11 a.m. every day. Be advised that no portion of the establishment has been reserved exclusively for Purdue events even though there will be a prominent Purdue presence. Large crowds are expected throughout the weekend because there are numerous games taking place in Indianapolis during that time. Please plan accordingly.
Time: Opens 11 AM ET
Location: Brothers Bar & Grill (255 South Meridian Street)
Cost: no fee
Registration: none, first come, first served
• HOW TO FOLLOW US: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
• PREVIEWING THE FIRST ROUND: Release | Game Notes | Painter Reaction | Player Reaction