Preview: Michigan at Purdue Set for Big Ten Showdown WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — A heavyweight clash with conference title implications is set for Tuesday night when the Michigan Wolverines visit the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Michigan (24-1, 14-1 Big Ten), whose only loss came to Wisconsin on Jan. 10, enters on a 14-game winning streak. The Wolverines are coming off a dominant 86-56 victory over UCLA on Saturday, showcasing their depth and defensive prowess. Purdue (21-4, 11-4) has won four straight since a three-game skid in late January, most recently a 78-57 road win at Iowa. The Boilermakers have held their last four opponents under 65 points, signaling a defensive resurgence. The matchup features two of the nation’s top frontcourt players. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.0 points and 8.0 rebounds over his last three games, including a 26-point performance at Michigan State. Purdue will counter with Trey Kaufman-Renn, who is coming off a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double at Iowa and averaged 15.0 points during the team’s recent losing stretch. The game is critical for the Big Ten standings. Michigan holds a three-game lead over Purdue but faces one of its toughest remaining road tests. A Purdue victory would tighten the race and bolster its resume, while a Michigan win would solidify its grip on the conference. Purdue’s home-court advantage at Mackey Arena is formidable, but Michigan has been stellar on the road, with key wins at Northwestern, Ohio State and Michigan State during its streak. The Wolverines’ offense, which scored 110 points against Penn State this month, will be tested by Purdue’s tightened defense. This marks the only scheduled regular-season meeting between the teams. Michigan’s next game is against Duke in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Purdue hosts Indiana on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.