Purdue didn't just need someone to start in frontcourt alongside Trey Kaufman-Renn. It needed someone to play like a starter there. Enter, Caleb Furst.

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Washington looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 30-22 lead against Purdue. Washington entered the match with three straight defeats and they're well on their way to making it four.

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Purdue will make its first Big Ten trip to the West Coast this week, playing Washington on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch the Boilermakers vs. Huskies.