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The Post · West Lafayette, IN

Basketball: What to know before Ohio plays against Purdue

Forward Javan Simmons (1) during the Bobcats game against North Carolina A&T, Nov. 7, 2026. The Bobcats Beat the Aggies 80-70 in The Convo. SPORTS Basketball: What to know before Ohio plays against Purdue Ohio (2-0 overall) has started its season with a pair of big wins, but its toughest preseason opponent, the Purdue University Boilermakers (1-2 overall), are on deck Friday at 7 p.m. in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue’s season has started on a sour note, dropping its opener to No. 15 Gonzaga University and losing in double overtime to Valparaiso University last Friday. The Boilermakers responded Monday night with their first win against Illinois State. Ohio looks to remain unbeaten, but a hungry Purdue will not make it easy on Head Coach Jeff Boals and the team. Ohio has shown the ability to win in multiple ways, including dominating with depth against North Carolina A&T. With a matchup this physical, a breakdown is needed before both teams take to the court.

The Lebanon Reporter · Dayton, IN

Nearby: Dayton, IN

Young heading to Dayton to continue volleyball career

For the past four years, Kinley Young has been a key piece for the Lebanon volleyball team’s success, helping rewrite the Tigers’ record book.

National Catholic Register · Peru, IN

Nearby: Peru, IN

How Peru Shaped Pope Leo XIV

Those who know Leo well say his time in Peru is key for understanding who he is today — and where he’s leading the Catholic Church.‘Pope Leo XIV come back home,’ reads a billboard over a busy street in Chiclayo, Peru, where Robert Prevost was the local bishop from 2015 to 2023. (Photo: Juan Gil)Jonathan LiedlNewsNovember 3, 2026When Pope Leo XIV visits Peru Nov. 11-17 as part of a larger journey to South America, it won’t be just an ordinary papal trip. It will be more like a homecoming. Though undisputably a son of the South Side of Chicago, Pope Leo will be returning to the country that has arguably had a greater impact on his pastoral style and approach to Church leadership than anywhere else in the world.