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The Boilermaker Special VII is the official mascot of Purdue University and is run by the Purdue Reamer Club.
From USA TODAY
Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
From The New York Times
Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.
From The New York Times

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What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game vs Houston:
'What's a Boilermaker?' Jimmy Fallon has questions about Purdue's nickname
Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those that make steam on a locomotive, but how did the school now best-known for its astronauts earn such a moniker?
Purdue basketball 'fought so hard' for upset of Houston, and it was 'only thing you can ask for'
A little gesture made by Braden Smith summed up the Boilermakers season. It came moments after a last-second layup for Houston to avoid a Sweet 16 upset.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
What's next for Purdue basketball? It's no longer business as usual
Other programs could make aggressive overtures toward Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, while Matt Painter is already active in portal.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
On to the Elite Eight! Houston tops Purdue in a thriller
Houston will take on Tennessee on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. after pulling off a thrilling win against Purdue Friday. Catch the Houston-Tennessee game on KHOU 11!
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the 'Boilermakers' name is adopted for Purdue’s athletic teams. An 85,000-pound Schenectady No. 1 Locomotive engine is purchased."
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...
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Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
This week, the late-night program ran a short skit regarding the mascots for each of the 16 teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament. With Purdue's mascot being a little more complex than some of ...
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