(4) Purdue takes on (1) Houston in tonight’s final Sweet 16 matchup. The Boilermakers and Cougars are battling for a spot in the Elite Eight on Sunday, where the winner will face Tennessee on Sunday.
While Purdue is a solid team on both ends of the court — holding opponents to just 41.2% shooting while hitting 48.8% of their own shots from the field — it simply may not be enough to overcome the relentless defense of Houston, which leads the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 58.4 points per game.
A key matchup tonight could be Houston’s J’Wan Roberts defending Purdue’s leading scorer, Trey Kaufman-Renn, in the post. Expect Joseph Tugler to come in on the double team, using his length and shot-blocking to disrupt Kaufman-Renn’s rhythm.
Expect Houston to win by close to a double-digit margin — if their defense controls the paint and limits Purdue’s offensive rhythm.
How to Watch Purdue vs. Houston
The Purdue—Houston game tips off at 10:09 PM Eastern/7:09 PM Pacific. It airs on TBS and streams on the TBS, Sling, and March Madness Live apps and websites.
You can also access TBS’s live stream through your existing cable, satellite, or streaming service packages — if TBS is included. For those without an existing subscription package that includes TBS, there is a way to watch the channel for free: through trials offered by DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
As for the March Madness Live app or website, you’ll need a cable, satellite, or streaming subscription with TBS to watch the full game there. However, they offer a free 60-minute preview for those without subscription access to TBS.
(4) Purdue vs. (1) Houston
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 10:09 PM Eastern/7:09 PM Pacific
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS, Sling, March Madness Live App, DirecTV Stream (free trial), Hulu + Live TV (free trial), YouTube TV (free trial)
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