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Purdue and Tennessee men's basketball teams have scheduled a home-and-home series for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.

This series continues Purdue's strategy of scheduling difficult nonconference opponents.

The two programs have a recent history of memorable NCAA tournament matchups, including Purdue's 2024 Elite Eight victory to reach the Final Four.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue men’s basketball’s recent tournament nemesis will become a nonconference opponent for the next two seasons.

The Boilermakers and Tennessee announced a home-and-home series Wednesday. The Volunteers will visit Mackey Arena on Dec. 12, 2026. Purdue will visit Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Dec. 11, 2027.

Times and television assignments will be announced later.

The programs’ recen

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