By: Erick Smith
Erick Smith, USA TODAY The wait is over for Purdue The Boilermakers earned their first trip to the Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 defeat of Tennessee in the championship game of the Midwest Region in Detroit.
Erick Smith is an Editor for college sports at USA Today. With a focus on college football, Erick provides in-depth coverage of rankings, bowl projections, and playoff predictions. His work has been featured in various publications, including Yahoo Sports, Detroit Free Press, and The Des Moines Register. In his free time, Erick enjoys riding his bike.
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