For the first time since 1980, the Purdue Boilermakers are headed to the Final Four.  This afternoon’s victory over Tennessee in the Elite Eight showdown at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit gives Purdue its first regional championship in the men’s NCAA tournament in 44 years.  The team will battle NC State Saturday in Phoenix for their shot to advance to the championship game.

What a weekend in Detroit!  Seeing a Sweet Sixteen victory against Gonzaga on Friday followed by today’s win against Tennessee, both teams that we had already defeated this year during non-conference play, was exhilarating and. to be honest, a little nerve racking.  Here’s looking forward to an exciting weekend as the school looks for its first basketball championship since the women’s team won it all in 1999.