Purdue Takes on Rival Indiana in Final Big Ten SeriesPurdue Takes on Rival Indiana in Final Big Ten Series

Purdue Takes on Rival Indiana in Final Big Ten Series

The Boilermakers will face off against rival Indiana at home this weekend. Game one is Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Boilermakers will face off against rival Indiana at home this weekend. Game one is Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
 
The three-day series comes on the heels of a seven-run win vs SIUE on Wednesday. If Purdue wins just one game this weekend, they will be guaranteed a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.
 
INDIANA SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 5:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Saturday, May 3 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 2:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
Sunday, May 4 – Purdue vs. Indiana – 1:00 p.m. ET (B1G+)
 
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
The Indiana Hoosiers are 30-16 this season, 8-11 in Big Ten play. Most recently, the Hoosiers lost all three games in their series against Oregon and split a two-game series vs. Nebraska. Taylor Minnick leads at the plate, having started all 46 games and registering a .504 average. Brianna Copeland has the most time on the mound with 117.1 innings pitched and has a 14-7 record.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Purdue and Indiana have played each other 65 times, the first game being back in 1994. The record currently stands at 34-31. Most recently, the Boilermakers lost to the Hoosiers in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament on May 8, 3-6. They split the series in Bloomington earlier last season, taking one loss, 1-5, and one win, 6-5.
 
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2
  • Space Weekend Day 1: National Astronaut Day
  • Celebrate National Astronaut Day and a weekend filled with space fun!
  • Poster Making: Fans will be welcome to make posters to cheer on the Boilermakers! Poster making supplies will be provided. 
Saturday, May 3
  • Space Weekend Day 2: Senior Day
  • Join us in celebrating our "out-of-this-world" seniors! Seniors on the team will be recognized in a post-game ceremony.
  • Giveaway: Senior Trading Cards and Space-themed rally towels.
  • Bark at the Park: Bring your dogs to Bittinger for the game! Fans must provide proof of current vaccinations for their dog and must sign a waiver stating that they will comply with Bark at the Park rules!
Sunday, May 4
  • Space Weekend Day 3: May The 4th Be With You!
  • Giveaway: Space-themed rally towels
  • Sunday Run Day: Kids 12 & under can run the bases after the game!
  • Postgame Autographs: Stick around following the game to get autographed posters from the team!

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