Purdue vs Ohio State Preview

Tomorrow night a sold out crowd at Mackey Arena will witness a battle of titans as the Buckeyes battle the Boilermakers in a Big Ten block buster. Although the game doesn't seem as handsome as some others this season, this should be an absolute great game. Purdue comes in ranked number 6 after a heart breaking loss to the Badgers in Wisconsin on Saturday, as the Buckeyes come in after suffering a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Both teams will be looking to prove something in this game as it would be a major win for Ohio State to come in and defeat the Boilermakers on their home floor. Although the motivation will be there I just do not foresee this happening. Purdue is the better team by far, and although Ohio State's key player Evan Turner is back from a possible season ending back fracture, I think that the Boilers will prevail. Purdue's senior guard Chris Kramer, who is one of the best defenders in the country, will be given the task of guarding Turner. I expect Kramer to shut him down with Purdue's in your face style defense. Another tough point for Ohio State, is the fact that this game is being played on the road. The road has not been good to the Buckeyes this year, and traveling to a sold out Mackey Arena will not help boost their confidence any. The weather will be brisk tomorrow night and so will the air at Keady Court. Coming off such an upsetting loss, the Paint Crew will be out in full force cheering on their Boilermakers as they take the field of Battle. I am going to say Purdue 75 Ohio State 60.