For those only vaguely familiar with March Madness, seeing and hearing about Purdue may bring a couple of questions: What is a Boilermaker? What is Purdue's mascot? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy ...

What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ...

The Boilermakers closed the Coach B Classic in Carbondale Ill. with wins over Central Arkansas and Purdue Fort Wayne, but fell in a pair of extra-inning losses to host team, Southern Illinois.