CNN —History beckons for both UConn and Purdue in the national championship game on Monday.
A chance at historyThe Midwest Region champion, Purdue Boilermakers, are banishing prior demons in their quest for their first national championship title.
The Boilermakers last appeared in the NCAA Championship game in 1969 where they were runners-up.
11 NC State in the Final Four to earn a shot at the first national championship in program history.
He’s playing very well, and he’s staying out of foul trouble.”Purdue will be hoping that Edey can replicate these performances if it is to unseat UConn as national champion.
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