Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) defends Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

The Boilermakers couldn't get into their offense with Michigan's defense contributing to tough shots in a physical game.

It was a game against the Wolverines in February that showcased Purdue's defense fading. It's gone further adrift rather than shoring it up like the Boilers had shown.