QT: Purdue survives + Bracket Impact Games

Purdue needed nearly every second in East Lansing but survived Michigan State to retain its outright lead in the Big Ten.  While there have been some recent squeakers, the Boilermakers improved to 7-1 against Quad 1 opponents, all of which are currently projected to make the Field of 68.

Elsewhere, Miami escaped Syracuse in Coral Cables, Illinois took care of business at Minnesota, and both Florida Atlantic and Charleston forged ahead with additional victories.

Tuesday’s notable Bracket Impact Games: