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Painter Wins His 500th Game
Matt Painter reached 500 wins with Purdue after a 79-69 NCAA tournament victory, maintaining an 11-year streak of NCAA appearances and aiming for a record 12 more wins to surpass Gene Keady.
- On Sunday, Purdue head coach Matt Painter recorded his 500th win at Purdue with a 79-69 NCAA Tournament victory over Miami, advancing to the Sweet 16.
- Painter took over full-time in the 2005-06 season after a transitional year as associate head coach and has won five regular-season conference championships and five Big Ten coach-of-the-year honors.
- Painter highlighted his players' commitment, saying 'These guys-- I know coaches talk about it-- but they've put in so much in all areas to be the best they can be', while Purdue guard Braden Smith said 'It's awesome'.
- Purdue will face 11 seed Texas on Thursday night in San Jose, and Painter needs just 12 more wins to match Keady for the most in school history.
- Purdue's sustained run includes an 11-year tournament streak with an Elite Eight appearance in 2019 and a title-game appearance two years ago; the Final Four will be played in Indianapolis.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter wins his 500th at his alma mater as Boilermakers march on in NCAA tourney
Purdue coach Matt Painter has earned his 500th win with the Boilermakers. Sunday's victory over Miami sent Purdue back to the Sweet 16.
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Purdue Coach Matt Painter Wins 500th at His Alma Mater; Boilermakers March On
Matt Painter was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he grew up in Muncie in the days when Bob Knight had the Hoosiers humming like a college basketball juggernaut. So, it makes sense that Painter would have rooted for the crimson-and-cream as a youngster. "I know that's sacrilegious now," Painter said with a smile. Well, Purdue fans have long forgiven him. After spending four years playing point guard for Boilermakers legend Gene Keady, and eventu…
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