With JaJuan Johnson and Chris Kramer saddled with two fouls apiece, No. 4 seed Purdue trails No. 5 seed Texas AM 32-25 at halftime.

Lewis Jackson compared Texas AM to Michigan State.

Usually, players make a trip to a new place in the NCAA tournament and find some joy in the freshness of the location, of the exploring unknown territory.

For the second consecutive game, Purdue will have to defend a team with several options on offense.

It was all they talked about Thursday, all they were asked about really.

Perhaps one of the most impressive things about Purdue's 72-64 victory over Siena on Friday was the Boilermakers won with leading scorer E'Twaun Moore still struggling from the field.

Purdue shot only 39 percent in the first half and trails No.

Purdue had a grand send-off from its downtown Spokane hotel Friday morning.

Here's a glimpse at what Purdue's first day was like inside Spokane Arena.

Without seeing Siena play this season, I had to rely on asking players and coaches what to expect.

Purdue is playing up its underdog role.

Open practices at NCAA tournaments usually don't reveal much.

A quick look at what's ahead.

Just getting ready for the first news conference of the day, Siena.

Waiting at the Indianapolis airport, getting ready to head to Denver and then on to Spokane, Wash.

It didn't take long for the so-called experts to doubt Purdue.