who did purdue lose to as a 1 seed
Purdue lost as a No. 1 seed to Fairleigh Dickinson in the 2023 NCAA Tournament , a first-round upset that ended 63-58.
Other notable No. 1-seed losses
- Purdue also lost as a No. 1 seed to Houston in 2025 , falling 62-60 in the Sweet 16.
- In its earlier history against No. 1 seeds, Purdue lost to Kansas in 1997 as a No. 8 seed, not as a No. 1 seed.
Quick context
That Fairleigh Dickinson loss is the one most people mean when they ask this question, because it was one of the biggest March Madness upsets ever.
| Year | Opponent | Seed | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fairleigh Dickinson | No. 16 | Purdue lost 63-58 |
| 2025 | Houston | No. 1 | Purdue lost 62-60 |
