'It's really happening': Reaction to Purdue basketball making national championship
A year after losing in the first round of the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed, the Purdue men's basketball team is in the national championship game.
On Saturday, the Boilermakers defeated NC State, 63-50. See the reaction on X of Purdue advancing in the Final Four:
The scene in Mackey. pic.twitter.com/LmjUWiGkbY
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 7, 2024
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT PURDUE!@BoilerBall @PurdueSports #FinalFour #BoilerUp
— Alexander Neal (@AJNBOILERUP) April 7, 2024
It’s really happening guys, we’re in the big game!!! One more to go! Boiler up pic.twitter.com/oPzVJqf9eT
— Louie Hefna (@Louie_Hefna) April 7, 2024
One year ago, Purdue suffered the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA Tournament when it lost to Fairleigh Dickinson.
On Monday, it will play for a national title.
Anarchy?
Nope. Just College Basketball. https://t.co/e1m6m6DSfa— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 7, 2024
Recovered well from that historical upset last season
— BamiDele (@Im_GoingNorth) April 7, 2024
Hoping they follow in UVa's footsteps to win the title on Monday night.
— Michael Holloway (@cmholloway) April 7, 2024
Purdue locked in defensively and played really well. UConn or Alabama will have its hands full with Purdue.
— Mid-Major Basketball (@midmajorball) April 7, 2024
Sorry NC State: You just got Edeyed pic.twitter.com/HN17grTnMx
— The Sports Geek (@TheSports_Geek) April 7, 2024
One of the most complete games Purdue has played this yr! Defense bent a tad in first half but a tremendous 2nd half. Will absolutely give UCONN or Alabama quite a tussle.
— Mark Leiendecker (@MarkLeiendecker) April 7, 2024
THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS ARE PLAYING FOR A NATIONAL TITLE ON MONDAY
— Tommy Barrett (@TommyBarrett24) April 7, 2024
Kenny Smith with a good point: This is a game Purdue would have lost in the past. But the Boilermakers found answers tonight, largely by defending and hitting shots.
— Kyle Charters (@KyleCharters79) April 7, 2024
The Big Ten has been in 13 of the last 23 Final Fours.. no titles, 0-7 in National Title games
I said Purdue could get to Phoenix but not win a national title due to not having a perimeter pro.. we’ll see if Edey’s dominance can throw off the antgorithm— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) April 7, 2024
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue basketball fans react to win over NC State in Final Four
