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Purdue, Auburn announce two-game neutral-site series

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As earlier reported on GoldandBlack.com, Purdue and Auburn have officially announced the start of a two-game series to be played at neutral sites, starting in December in Birmingham, Ala.

The Boilermakers and Tigers will start the series in Birmingham on Dec. 21, 2024, then play in the fourth annual Indy Classic on Dec. 20, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Boilermakers and Tigers finished Nos. 3 and 4, respectively, a year ago in the KenPom ratings and combined for a 61-13 record. Purdue won the Big Ten regular-season title by three games last year, while Auburn was the SEC Tournament champion. The Tigers earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season, while the Boilermakers garnered a No. 1 seed.

Purdue leads the all-time series with Auburn, 2-1, last facing the Tigers in the Cancun Challenge Championship game in Nov. 2016. The Boilermakers topped the Tigers, 96-71, fueled by six players in double-figures and paced by freshman Carsen Edwards with 21 points and three steals.

Purdue is scheduled to play three SEC teams during the 2024-25 season, in Alabama, Auburn and Texas A&M, in addition to Marquette of the Big East. The Boilermakers could also face Ole Miss of the SEC in San Diego, as well as 2024 Final Four participant North Carolina State and BYU in San Diego.

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