Purdue surges six spots to No. 7 in latest AP poll

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Purdue Boilermakers are on the move in the latest Associated Press college basketball rankings.

After upsetting then-No. 7 Nebraska on Tuesday and dominating Iowa on Saturday, the Boilers climbed six spots to No. 7 in this week’s poll, making Purdue the biggest mover of the week.

The Cornhuskers fell to No. 9, just ahead of the Fighting Illini of Illinois, who despite dominating Indiana on Sunday, lost to Wisconsin earlier in the week.

Michigan moved up to the No. 1 spot after Arizona lost their first two games of the season. Then No. 9 Kansas handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season with an 82-78 win on Monday, then Texas Tech made it two straight losses with a 78-75 win in overtime Saturday.

The Boilers host the Wolverines on Tuesday night in Mackey Arena. The now top-10 matchup tips off at 6:30 p.m.

AP Top 25

1. Michigan (24-1)
2. Houston (23-2)
3. Duke (23-2)
4. Arizona (23-2)
5. UConn (24-2)
6. Iowa State (22-3)
7. Purdue (21-4)...