Purdue's Late Surge Secures NCAA Tournament Momentum

0:00On March 16th, Purdue's men's basketball team turned things around just in time. They won only six of their final 13 regular season games, but then dominated the Big Ten tournament by taking four straight victories in four. Days to claim the title. That grueling tournament run came right after some tough home losses at Macchi Arena. The boy-the-maker showed real grit, knocking off strong opponents to secure the championship and a better spot in the Big Dance. Players say those wins were huge for building confidence more than anything else. They stressed it wasn't about fixing offense, but proving they could play quality ball against top teams. Now heading into the NCAA tournament, Purdue has real momentum and a higher seat to work with. Officials note this kind of late surge often pays off in March. Expect the boy-the-makers to carry that fire forward as they chase a deep run.