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Purdue Basketball Extends Sellout Streak to 105 Games

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Purdue's men's basketball team sold out 17 home games for the 2025-26 season, extending its sellout streak to 105 games that began on January 15, 2019.
The Boilermakers are ranked preseason No. 1 and have a .923 home-winning percentage since the 2021-22 season.
UCLA is ranked No. 12 in the AP Poll and projected as a 3-seed in March Madness.
New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent has already made an impact in the Big Ten.

History

Historical Context

Purdue University's men's basketball team, a member of the Big Ten Conference, began its sellout streak on January 15, 2019, now totaling 105 games. Since the 2021-22 season, the team has maintained a .923 home-winning percentage, reflecting the growing popularity of college basketball and fan engagement, paralleling the historical success of teams like UCLA in the sport.

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Story summary

Purdue's men's basketball team sold out 17 home games for the 2025-26 season, extending its sellout streak to 105 games that began on January 15, 2019.
The Boilermakers are ranked preseason No. 1 and have a .923 home-winning percentage since the 2021-22 season.
UCLA is ranked No. 12 in the AP Poll and projected as a 3-seed in March Madness.
New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent has already made an impact in the Big Ten.

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