Purdue continues to assemble its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 college basketball season. Over the weekend, it was reported that the Boilermakers are adding Valparaiso to the slate for the upcoming year. Paul Oren of The Victory Bell reported that Purdue and Valparaiso will play during the upcoming season. The date and location were not mentioned in his report. Valparaiso is coming off an 18-15 season in 2025-26 and finished with an 11-9 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Beacons reached the quarterfinal round of Arch Madness — the MVC's conference tournament — falling to No. 2 seed Bradley 90-84 in double overtime. This would be the second MVC opponent Purdue is adding to the 2026-27 schedule. On Saturday, it was also reported that the Boilermakers were finalizing an agreement with Illinois State for the upcoming season. The Redbirds would make the trip to Mackey Arena, though a date for that potential matchup was also unknown.…