Purdue. Indiana. The rivalry between these two in-state schools is easily one of the best in the country when it comes to college basketball.

The two squads met for the first time in March of 1901.  Since then, they have usually met each other on the court twice a year.

In its rich history, Purdue holds a slight advantage, leading the all-time series 112-88. Both teams are at the top when it comes to Big Ten Championships as well, but IU holds a large advantage in the National Title department (5-0).

Throughout the rivalry, there have been many ups and downs. But for most of its life the game between Indiana and Purdue has featured two solid basketball teams.

As a die hard  Boilermaker fan and life-long IU hater, the current standing of the rivalry is quite disappointing to me. My beloved Boilers have now dropped four straight to Indiana including a 97-60 beat down earlier this season. Not to mention, it was Purdue’s worst home loss in its history.

As of now, it is clear that IU is the superior team. I hate to admit it, but they have a squad loaded with talent and have a legitimate shot at winning their sixth national title, the first since 1987. But the young Boilermakers are on the rise and will be a contender within a couple of years.

Give this rivalry one or two more years and it will return to one of the best in the nation. Because when both these teams are solid, in my opinion, it doesn’t get much better than Purdue vs. Indiana.