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Purdue, Rutgers men's basketball game moves back to avoid conflict with Citrus Bowl

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter yells down court during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 75-70.
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter yells down court during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 75-70.

WEST LAFAYETTE - Purdue's Jan. 2 home basketball game with Rutgers, originally scheduled during the day on what is a paid holiday for most since New Year's Day falls on a weekend, will now tip off at 7 p.m.

The decision to push back the start time stems from Purdue's invitation to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against LSU on the same day.

That game kicks off at 1 p.m. in Orlando, Florida.

Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking.

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