Queen’s will face Purdue in the round of 64 on Friday during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with both teams hoping to advance in the early stages of the group stage.
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How to watch Queens vs. Purdue
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date: Friday, March 20, 2026
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The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday as 16 more teams advance further over the weekend, setting the stage for another action-packed day of upsets and dramatic endings. The event once again brings chaos and excitement, making March Madness one of the most exciting events in sports, as all of the country’s top teams set their sights on a national championship.
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The Queens Royals (15th seed, 21-13 Atlantic Sun Conference) punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Tournament by winning the ASUN Conference Tournament, going 21-13 overall, 13-5 in league play and earning the conference’s automatic bid. As the No. 15 seed in the West Division, Queens enters March Madness as one of the mid-major underdogs looking to build on the conference’s success.
The Purdue Boilers (27-8, No. 2 seed in the Big Ten) went 27-8 overall and won the Big Ten Tournament to earn the No. 2 seed in the West Region and solidify their status as one of the top teams in the country. Their resume from one of college basketball’s top conferences makes them a first-round favorite, but Queen’s tournament berth and momentum ensure they compete with confidence.
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