Purdue Dominates In First Exhibition Nov 1, 2008
- The most-anticipated Purdue men's basketball season in years got under way Friday night as the 11th-ranked Boilermakers posted a 94-62 exhibition victory over Florida Southern before a crowd of 13,594 at Mackey Arena. Five Boilermakers scored in double figures, led by with 14 points. (Purduesports.com)
Basketball season has finally arrived Oct 31, 2008
The Game:A familiar face returns to Mackey Arena tonight as No. 10 Purdue begins the exhibition part of its 2008-09 basketball schedule ... It will be available free of charge and will feature video from the Mackey Arena videoboard as well as audio from the Purdue Radio Network broadcast. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boilermaker Hoops Online Oct 31, 2008
- The 2008-09 men's basketball season tips off Friday when the Boilermakers take on Florida Southern in an exhibition game at Mackey Arena ... All of the streamed events will be available free of charge and the home games will feature video from the Mackey Arena videoboard as well as audio from the Purdue Radio Network broadcasts. (Purduesports.com)
That's The Ticket! Oct 30, 2008
Purdue men's basketball is closing in on a season-ticket sellout of Mackey Arena. Mackey Arena is already sold out for the Duke and Indiana games ... "It's been 10 years since we've sold out Mackey Arena for every home game, and we are getting very close to doing that for this season. Everyone's excited about the prospect of playing in front of a sold-out Purdue crowd each time we take the floor.". (Purduesports.com)
Purdue Women's Basketball Media Day Oct 22, 2008
The Boilermakers' regular season begins when they play host to IUPUI on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. in Mackey Arena. Senior Guard. (Purduesports.com)
Blue Ribbon: Purdue Oct 21, 2008
Mackey Arena, which had become one of the most outmoded gyms in the Big Ten, will soon undergo an $82 million renovation that provides top-flight training and academic facilities for the athletes along with 21st century amenities for the fans ... 12 miles southeast of Mackey Arena. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cardinals Give Back To Purdue Oct 19, 2008
- Another step towards the renovation and expansion of Purdue's Mackey Arena has been taken with a $250,000 gift from former Boilermaker basketball standouts Brian and Danielle (Bird) Cardinal ... " Danielle played for the women's basketball team from 1996 through 2000. The 5-foot-7 guard from Fort Wayne, Ind., earned a spot on the team as a walkon and was later awarded a scholarship for all four years. She played in 41 games in her career, averaging six minutes a game and was a member of the... (Purduesports.com)
Big Fun In Mackey Arena Oct 19, 2008
Purdue Official Athletic Site. Purdue volleyball upset Wisconsin 3-2 and fans were treated to a fun night of basketball. (Purduesports.com)
Mackey Madness dubbed a success Oct 18, 2008
Purdue announced during the festivities that former Boilermaker Brian Cardinal and his wife, Danielle, have donated $250,000 toward the Mackey Arena renovation project. The facility's new practice court will be named "Cardinal Court.". (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
IU starts over Oct 18, 2008
At Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Purdue's opening practice featured 3-point and dunk contests. Forward JaJuan Johnson, a sophomore from Franklin Central, won the dunk contest, while Junior Keaton Grant and women's player Jodi Howell from Alexandria teamed up to win the 3-point contest, The Indianapolis Star reported. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Teaching The Purdue Way Oct 3, 2008
Matt Painter's staff will hold a clinic for coaches on Saturday, Oct. 18, in Mackey Arena ... - The Purdue men's basketball program will be hosting a basketball clinic on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Mackey Arena. (Purduesports.com)
Referral Rewards Oct 3, 2008
Mackey Arena is going to be home for two top-ranked hoops teams this winter ... Mackey Arena is going to be home for two top-ranked hoops teams this winter, and there's no better time for you to share your passion for Purdue basketball with your friends, family and co-workers. (Purduesports.com)
Komets' top goalie has tryout with AHL Sep 17, 2008
The event celebrating the first official practice of the season will be Oct. 17 in Mackey Arena ... Mackey Arena doors will open at 5 p.m., and the men s and women s basketball teams will be signing autographs from 5 to 5:45 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mackey Madness set for Oct. 17 Sep 12, 2008
In just over a month, Matt Painter (pictured) and Sharon Versyp will unveil their teams to Boilermaker fans in Mackey Arena. It's been five years since Purdue had an event such as this, but with both teams expected to be ranked among the top 15 nationally in preseason polls, the timing seems perfect to bring it back. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Howell eager to return Jul 17, 2008
Howell says she has a brace, but has "forgotten" it on the last couple trips to Mackey Arena. "I'm still trying to learn what I can and can't do with (my shoulder)," she said, "just like I had to with my knees. I'm just getting back into basketball shape, still strengthening it."We're going to have to watch what we do in practice. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Barlow leads Cathedral to title Jun 28, 2008
Funny moment: Midway through Lawrence North's win over Muncie Central, with the latter hanging around in a close game, reinforcements emerged for the Wildcats, as down the Mackey Arena stairs came Ferguson, Rivals. com's No. 11 player nationally; Martin, No. 47; Chandler, an anticipated blue-chip player in Indiana's loaded rising-sophomore class; and Mark Bridgewater, another top 2011 player. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shootouts tip off Wednesday Jun 18, 2008
Dozens of boy's high school basketball teams from Indiana and surrounding states begin descending on Mackey Arena Wednesday morning, as the Puccini's Boilermaker Shootouts tip off in West Lafayette ... Cathedral: will be playing in Mackey Arena for the first time, pick-up games aside. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Purdue youth camps score with new name Jun 17, 2008
They also have contributed 2 million to create the Drew and Brittany Brees Student Athlete Academic Center in the expanded Mackey Arena project ... Plans call for the space to increase to 11,000 square feet after offices currently occupied by coaches and administrators are moved into Mackey Arena as part of that facility's makeover, which is scheduled to be completed in 2011. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Women's nonconference schedule released Jun 10, 2008
The Boilermakers will showcase the 2008-09 squad that should include a healthy Jodi Howell and Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, when Purdue takes on the OGBR team in an exhibition game on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in Mackey Arena ... Texas will be Purdue's final non-conference opponent on Jan. 5 in Mackey Arena ... "Coach Goestenkors, who was an assistant coach when I played at Purdue, will be bringing a talented Texas team to Mackey Arena, in a homecoming of sorts," Versyp said. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Third Round On NCAA Men's Golf Championships Suspended Due To Severe Weather Jun 7, 2008
The teams were moved to Mackey Arena where they remained until the tornado-producing storm passed through West Lafayette. When play was halted, Saint Mary's had completed nine of the 18 holes in the third round. (Smcgaels.com)
Quarterbacks galore at NFF Honors Dinner Jun 7, 2008
Ticket applications for "Celebrating Our Legends IV" are available at the seven area PEFCU branches, Follett's Bookstore at Purdue West, University Book Store, Rubia Flower Market, Mackey Arena, and Purdue's Athletic Ticket Office. Last year, nearly 500 football fans attended the third annual event. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tornado watch can't stop SDSU golfers from best finish since '82 Jun 4, 2008
The players and coaches were taken to Purdue's Mackey Arena and were kept there for about 2 hours before being allowed to return to their hotels. A tornado did not materialize. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Round Three Suspended at NCAA Championship May 31, 2008
Play was stopped at 4:15 p.m. Friday due to severe thunderstorms and resumed again at 4:55 p.m. The official suspension came at 5:55 p.m. when teams were alerted to clear the course and evacuate to Mackey Arena due to the potential for a tornado warning. The golfers were allowed to leave Mackey at approximately 7:50 p.m. after a brief coaches meeting that followed the expiration of the tornado warning. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Making All-Americans out of everyone May 17, 2008
"In the end, there's nothing that compares to what we have been able to do here. The food may be comparable at other places, but our location (just a hundred yards from Mackey Arena) and the amenities at our facility make it hard to surpass.". Despite all the accolades, Zeiser said it's the relationship built with the athletes that make it a fun job for staff. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Versyp's Boilers to host Terps in Challenge May 2, 2008
Purdue will face Maryland on Thursday, Dec. 4 in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers are 1-2 all-time against the Terrapins, but have not faced each other since a 74-48 Purdue victory on March 14, 1997, in the NCAA Tournament. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Duke to face Purdue in ACC/Big Ten Challenge Apr 16, 2008
Purdue is 2-5 in the event with a 2-1 record at Mackey Arena. The ACC has posted a 56-30 record en route to winning each of the previous nine ACC/Big Ten Challenges. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shoes For A Good Cause Apr 15, 2008
Drop off your donation items anytime between noon and 6pm on Tuesday, April 22 or Wednesday, April 23 at the Stewart Co-op on the corner of Dodge and Northwestern Avenue (across from Mackey Arena) in West Lafayette. Purdue athletes will be present to accept your donated items. (Purduesports.com)
Mackey Arena renovation bill exceeds estimate Apr 12, 2008
SI.com - NCAA Basketball - Mackey Arena renovation more than expected - Friday April 11, 2008 8:23PM ... (AP) -- The renovation and addition to Purdue's Mackey Arena will cost at least $17 million more than the original estimate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Forging Ahead Apr 12, 2008
Board of trustees approve construction of Mackey Arena complex renovation and addition ... The Purdue board of trustees today approved construction of the Mackey Arena complex renovation and addition, with a total budget of $99 ... "This project will bring Mackey Arena into the 21st century in terms of program space, fan amenities and accessibility," Burke said. (Purduesports.com)
Martin transferring Apr 10, 2008
The move became apparent earlier in the day, when the 6-foot-8 forward was missing from the team's first set of off-season workouts in Mackey Arena. As he dealt with nagging injuries and an inconsistent shooting, Martin was surrounded virtually all season by rumors of his impending departure, particularly after he left the team briefly in December, only to return days later. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boilermakers Already Drawing Attention For 2008-09 Apr 10, 2008
"Mackey Arena is rocking again, and has ascended rather quickly as a well-respected coach." said Katz. Luke Winn of CNNSI.com has Purdue No. 4 in his top 10 poll for 2008-09. (Purduesports.com)
Robbie Hummel Apr 2, 2008
In the Boilermakers' Big Ten opener at Mackey Arena on January 5, Hummel posted 13 points and seven rebounds as Purdue beat Michigan 65-58 to open up conference play 1-0 for the first time since the 2002-03 season. Through fourteen games this season Hummel has led the Boilermakers in rebounding (6. (Purduesports.com)
Irish Set For Sweet 16 Matchup With Tennessee Sunday In Oklahoma City Mar 30, 2008
A Quick Look At Tennessee Tennessee made quick work of its first two NCAA Championship opponents this year, dispatching Oral Roberts (94-55) and Purdue (78-52) last weekend at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind ... Unlike last week's stop at Purdue's Mackey Arena, Notre Dame is entirely unfamiliar with this week's host venue, Oklahoma City and the Ford Center ... Game #33 Recap: Oklahoma Senior guard scored a career-high 35 points, had six rebounds and made all the big plays late to help Notre... (Und.com)
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Mar 28, 2008
The Associated Press Published: March 28, 2008. Iowa State 58, Georgia Tech 55. (International Herald Tribune)
Allen's 35 Propels Irish into Sweet Sixteen Mar 27, 2008
prior to this season, the Irish were 0-9 at Mackey Arena, but won all three games they played in Purdue's building this season, including two in the past three days. Notre Dame posts its 25th win of the season, the sixth time in school history -- all in the past 12 years -- the Irish have reached that mark (and first since a 27-6 record in 2004-05). (Und.com)
Number Crunching: Season In Review Mar 26, 2008
Purdue's record in Mackey Arena the past two seasons, with a loss last season to eventual national runner-up Ohio State and this season's stunner against Wofford. 6-6. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boilermaker All-Access Pass Mar 26, 2008
And while coach squad fell in in the second round, the women's team is getting ready for a showdown with Tennessee in Mackey Arena on Tuesday. But the NCAA basketball tournaments weren't the only championship action last week, as two other Purdue teams competed for national titles as well. (Purduesports.com)
#15/19 Irish Face #14/13 Oklahoma In NCAA Second-Round Game Tuesday Mar 26, 2008
- Mackey Arena (14,123) SERIES: OU leads 1-0 NCAA: First meeting LAST MTG: 12/30/86 (OU 57-54) RADIO: ESPN Radio 1490 AM (Sean Stires, p-b-p) TV: ESPN2/ESPN360/ESPN Full Court (live) (Dave O'Brien, p-b-p/Krista Blunk, color/Kim Anthony, sideline) LIVE STATS: UND.com TICKETS: (800) 497-7678 ... No. 15/19 Irish Meet No. 14/13 Oklahoma For Berth in NCAA Sweet 16 Two teams brimming with renewed confidence will take the hardwood Tuesday at approximately 9 p.m. (ET) when No. 15/19 Notre Dame faces No.... (Und.com)
Boilers face big test; more tourney notes Mar 25, 2008
When then top-ranked UConn came to Mackey Arena in early January, the Huskies ran the Boilers out of their own building, crushing Purdue by a 100-50 final. The 50-point margin was the worst in program history. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA Tournament Times Are Set Mar 25, 2008
No. 1 Seed Tennessee (31-2, 13-1 SEC) at No. 9 Seed Purdue (19- 14, 11-7 Big Ten) Tuesday, March 25, 2008 7 p.m. Eastern Mackey Arena (14,123) West Lafayette, Ind ... Bring the family and get the players fired up to take on Tennessee at 7 p.m. in Mackey Arena ... The Boilermakers one win occurred when fifth-ranked Purdue knocked off top-ranked Tennessee 78-68 on Nov. 15, 1998, in Mackey Arena, ending the Lady Vols' 46-game win streak. (Purduesports.com)
WOMEN'S BB: Second-round preview Mar 25, 2008
The fourth-seeded Sooners (22-8) and fifth-seeded Irish (24-8) tipoff at 7 p.m. at the Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The game will be carried on ESPN2 and will also be available online at ESPN360. (OUInsider.com)
Boilers\' run continues Mar 24, 2008
Thanks to a late 13-3 run, No. 9-seed Purdue ran away from eighth-seeded Utah in the closing minutes Sunday, escaping with a 66-59 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Mackey Arena. In defeating the Utes (27-5), the Boilermakers (19-14) earn an opportunity to take on top-seeded Tennessee (31-2) in Round 2. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Purdue Begins NCAA Tournament Action Mar 24, 2008
It is the third of four NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament first-round games to be played in Mackey Arena on Sunday ... All fans, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter Mackey Arena. (Purduesports.com)
Boilermakers Beat Utah in NCAA First Round, 66-59 Mar 24, 2008
Purdue will take on third-ranked and No. 1 seed Tennessee on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Mackey Arena. No. 4 seed Oklahoma and No. 5 Notre Dame will play at approximately 9:30 p.m.. (Purduesports.com)
OU Women Get By ISU Mar 24, 2008
Rose Hammond sparked the Sooners with a career-high 12 points as No. 4 seed Oklahoma escaped No. 13 seed 69-61 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oklahoma (22-8) advances to play the SMU-Notre Dame winner on Tuesday for the right to advance to the Sweet 16. (OUInsider.com)
Utes wary of Boiler running game; more notes Mar 23, 2008
The ninth-seeded Boilers (18-14) will look for more of the same when they take on the No. 8 Utes (27-4) at 7 p.m. Sunday in Mackey Arena ... Purdue has a couple more thousand tickets to sell if it wants to reach its average for NCAA Tournament games in Mackey Arena ... Purdue has averaged 5,713 in its previous 21 NCAA Tournament games in Mackey Arena, with a high of 9. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Numbers, title defense mean little Mar 23, 2008
There is another concern for Tennessee: Mackey Arena is one of the few venues that makes Summitt wince. She s 1-2 all-time at Mackey, including a rare regional semifinal loss to Western Kentucky in 1992. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
BGSU Back to Breslin for WNIT Second Round Mar 22, 2008
2005 - NCAA Tournament, Seattle, Washington (Bank of America Arena - University of Washington) 0-1 2006 - NCAA Tournament, West Lafayette, Indiana (Mackey Arena - Purdue University) 0-1 2007 - NCAA Tournament, East Lansing, Michigan (Breslin Center - Michigan State University) 2-0 2007 - NCAA Tournament, Greensboro, North Carolina (Greensboro Coliseum) 0-1 2008 - WNIT First Round, Bowling Green, Ohio (Anderson Arena - BGSU) 1-0 2008 - WNIT Second Round, East Lansing, Michigan (Breslin Center -... (Bgsufalcons.com)
A trip to Sweet 16 at stake Mar 22, 2008
The Boilermakers are 9-7 in games away from Mackey Arena this season. Xavier's 28 victories this season ties a school record for wins in a single season. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
ISU women trying to stay focused amid hoopla Mar 22, 2008
No. 13-seeded ISU (26-6) must get prepared in a hurry for a difficult first-round test against traditional Big 12 Conference power and No. 4 seed Oklahoma (21-8) at 11 a.m. Sunday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Our focus is on getting the best game plan together that we can, getting our girls in the right mindset and just going up there to battle, said fifth-year ISU coach Robin Pingeton before the team left for West Lafayette Friday afternoon. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Big Dance In Mackey Mar 22, 2008
The NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games will be played Sunday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 25 in Mackey Arena ... Also playing at Mackey Arena in the Oklahoma City Regional will be top-seeded Tennessee (30-2) and 16th-seeded Oral Roberts (19-3) on Sunday at approximately 9:30 p.m. That game will be televised by ESPN2 ... All fans, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter Mackey Arena. (Purduesports.com)
Parker dunks way into history as Lady Vols roll (1) Mar 21, 2008
Freshman guard Lindsay Schrader scored a career-high 29 points and Megan Duffy added 15 for Notre Dame (18-12), which fell to 0-8 at Mackey Arena. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record)
Purdue In The NCAA Tournament Mar 21, 2008
Purdue head coach Sharon Versyp and her team will take on No. 18/17 Utah on Sunday in Mackey Arena ... No. 8 Seed Utah (27-4, 16-0 Mountain West) at No. 9 Seed Purdue (18-14, 11-7 Big Ten) Sunday, March 23, 2008 7 p.m. Eastern Mackey Arena (14,123) West Lafayette, Ind ... - make their record 19-14 in 2007-08 - improve their all-time record to 636-339 - improve them to 39-17 all-time in NCAA Tournament games, including 18-5 in NCAA Tournament games in Mackey Arena - advance them to the NCAA... (Purduesports.com)
It\'s Boilers vs. Bears in NCAA Round 1 Mar 20, 2008
30, 2004 (73-72) in Mackey Arena ... The Boilermakers are 8-7 in games away from Mackey Arena this season. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Basketball Steps Into The Big Dance Mar 19, 2008
Game No. 31 Sunday, March 23 7 p.m. (ET) Mackey Arena West Lafayette, Ind ... Tipoff in Mackey Arena is set for 7 p.m. The Utes are looking to avenge a 60-52 loss in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals. (Utahutes.com)
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Mens's and Women's NCAA Tournaments first round schedule Mar 19, 2008
At Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Ind. Oklahoma (21-8) vs. Illinois State (26-6), Noon. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
No. 9 Seed Purdue Will Face No. 8 Seed Utah In Mackey Mar 19, 2008
Purdue welcomes seven teams to Mackey Arena for NCAA Tournament first- and second-round action ... - Purdue received a No. 9 seed in the 2008 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and will take on Utah, the No. 8 seed on Sunday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in Mackey Arena. (Purduesports.com)
Now Hear This Mar 19, 2008
Mackey Arena will host two other games Sunday afternoon. At noon, Oklahoma will face Illinois State, and Notre Dame will face Southern Methodist at 2:30 p.m. Second-round games will be held on Tuesday with game times to be determined. (Purduesports.com)
Men's Hoops GameDay: at NCAA Tournament vs. Purdue March 20 Mar 19, 2008
4 seconds remaining to lift Baylor to a stunning 73-72 road upset over Purdue at Mackey Arena. The Boilermaker's Bryant Dillon tied the game at 72 with a 3-pointer with 3. (Baylorbears.com)
Boilers get their bid Mar 18, 2008
Following its Big Ten Tournament title, Purdue's only real questions were its seeding and opponent, considering the Boilers already knew they'd be playing in Mackey Arena on Easter Sunday, March 23 ... As it is, the Boilers will still have a home-court advantage, which could be significant considering how they've played in Mackey Arena this season. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Regional Snapshots Mar 18, 2008
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Ind. REGIONAL SITE: Ford Center, Oklahoma CityFOUR PLAYERS TO WATCH: Candace Parker, Tennessee; Abby Waner, Duke; Leilani Mitchell, Utah; Takia Starks, Texas AHOULD WIN: Duke played one of its best games against Tennessee, but it's unlikely the Devils get that far unless they give the kind of effort they had against Maryland in the ACC Tournament every time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rittenberg: Baby Boilers are all grown up Mar 18, 2008
" The future of Purdue basketball can be found in adjacent rooms at the end of the second floor of Cary Quad Northeast, a residence hall located steps from Mackey Arena. Hummel and Moore reside in Room 204. Martin and Johnson occupy Room 202. The four share a bathroom. Inside these walls live three of Purdue's top four scorers -- Moore (12.7 ppg), Hummel (11.6 ppg) and Martin (8.6 ppg) -- the team's top three rebounders (Hummel, Martin and Moore) and the top shot blocker (Johnson with 1.0 bpg).... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
MWC To Send Four Women's Basketball Teams to 2008 Postseason Mar 18, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL First and Second Rounds At Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Ind. Sunday, Mar. (Themwc.com)
Scott Martin Mar 17, 2008
How was playing your first regular season game in Mackey Arena. It was a great feeling to start playing. (Purduesports.com)
