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- The Purdue Boilermakers defeated Northwestern 70-66 on March 4, 2026, as C.J. Cox scored a career-high 27 points.
- Purdue's seniors earned their first win in Evanston after three attempts.
- Northwestern's Nick Martinelli led with 28 points as the Wildcats shot 51% from the field.
- Purdue will play Wisconsin on March 7 to regain momentum for the postseason.
- Coach Matt Painter expressed concern about the team's urgency moving forward.
