The Purdue men's basketball program is looking to add to its 2026-27 non-conference schedule. According to a report, the Boilermakers are "finalizing an agreement" with Illinois State to play a game at Mackey Arena this upcoming season. Rocco Miller of The Field of 68 reported the news of the Purdue-Illinois State matchup on Saturday morning. The two teams would meet in West Lafayette, though a date was not mentioned at the time of the report. Illinois State is coming off a strong 2025-26 campaign, finishing with a 23-13 record and placing third in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The Redbirds reached the semifinal round of the NIT before falling to Auburn. Purdue coach Matt Painter has made a habit of scheduling high-quality mid-major opponents during the non-conference portion of the season. The Boilers will regularly play games against teams the finish high in their conference standings in an effort to prepare his squad for Big Ten and NCAA Tournament play.…