Queens vs Purdue: Underdog Story Unfolds

Queens University, led by coach Grant Leonard, faces a daunting challenge in their first-ever NCAA Tournament game against second-seeded Purdue. The matchup, set to tip off at 7:35 p.m. Friday in St. Louis, pits Queens against Purdues point guard Braden Smith, who is just two assists away from breaking the NCAA career record. Despite Purdues strengths, Queens highlights their versatility, depth, and good health, with big guards like Yoav Berman and Nasir Mann, who could make things interesting. Leonard acknowledges the possibility of upsets, setting the stage for an underdog story. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/064c6225538f3569