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Purdue edged UCLA in a thrilling game, while Alabama`s women triumphed in overtime against LSU, intensifying March Madness excitement.

Purdue Boilermakers hosted the UCLA Bruins at Mackey Arena on February 28, 2025, in a highly anticipated matchup. The Boilermakers, ranked No. 20, entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, with computer predictions favoring them to win 74-70. The over/under was set at 140.5 points, reflecting the competitive nature of the contest.

In other college basketball action, Iowa faced Northwestern in a Big Ten clash, where the Hawkeyes were 2.5-point underdogs. Iowa led the all-time series against Northwestern 126-61 and had a strong recent record, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings.

On February 27, Alabama`s women`s basketball team triumphed over LSU in a nail-biting overtime game. Aaliyah Nye led Alabama with 28 points before fouling out, while Sarah Ashlee Barker contributed 21 points. For LSU, Mikaylah Williams scored 22 points, but her potential game-tying 3-pointer missed in the final seconds of overtime.

Additionally, Michigan narrowly escaped an upset against Rutgers with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, improving their record to 22-6 overall and 14-3 in Big Ten play, keeping them in contention with Michigan State at the top of the conference standings. The college basketball landscape is heating up as teams prepare for March Madness, with rankings and positions on the line. For more information on college basketball, visit college basketball and for NCAA rankings, check NCAA rankings.

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