For the second straight year, Nebraska will open Big Ten Tournament action against Purdue, as the two teams will square off Thursday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago.  The game will kickoff Thursday's night session with a tip-off time at 5:30 p.m. and will be carried nationally on ESPN2.

The Huskers come to Chicago with a 14-17 record and the No. 10 seed following a 74-60 loss at Iowa last Saturday.

Nebraska runs into a vastly improved Purdue squad that won three of its final regular-season games to claim the No. 7 seed. The Boilermakers, who start three freshmen, are 15-16 on the season.

The two teams met in Lincoln on Jan. 16 with Purdue taking a 65-56 win. Terone Johnson's 18 points lead four Boilermakers in double figures, while Shavon Shields had 18 points and eight rebounds to pace the Huskers.

Thursday's winner faces Ohio State Friday at 5:30 p.m.

You can hear the Husker Big 10 tournament games live on SUNNY 101.3 and on A-M 1230, KTNC.