Braden Smith, Purdue and Northwestern

Braden Smith flashes his Big Ten POY credentials in Purdue blowout win over Northwestern
The Boilermakers harassed high-scoring Wildcats duo Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer, holding two players each averaging 20.1 points per game to a combined 1-of-10 with seven turnovers in the first half. The duo finished 6-of-23 from the field.
Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern on Sunday. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for the Boilermakers (11-4, 3-1 Big Ten). Trey Kaufman-Renn and C.J. Cox each scored 12 points for Purdue.
Braden Smith Moves to No. 2 on Purdue's All-Time Assist Leaderboard
Purdue guard Braden Smith overtook Brian Walker for the No. 2 spot on the program's all-time assist leaderboard. He's on pace to make Boilermaker history.
Purdue basketball vs. Northwestern player ratings: Braden Smith unstoppable in blowout
Purdue's star guard stayed hot, and the Boilermakers shut down Northwestern's top options in a comfortable home victory.
Purdue rolls past Northwestern behind Braden Smith, defense
Northwestern came into Sunday's game at Mackey Arena boasting one of the highest-scoring duos in the country as wings Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli were averaging 20.1 points per game
Braden Smith's Dominant Run Continues as Purdue Obliterates Northwestern
Purdue got a complete team win over Northwestern on Sunday, but Braden Smith was the story again. He finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds in 79-61 win.
Braden Smith lights up Mackey Arena scoreboard, Purdue basketball snaps out of funk
In the blink of an eye, the Rockets were down 28-14. Sparked by Smith and Kaufman-Renn and ending with Loyer's three-point play, Purdue went from down two to doubling up Toledo in a span of 8:04. The Rockets went 1-of-12 shooting during that span.
Braden Smith goes off as No. 21 Purdue tops Toledo
Braden Smith set career highs with 34 points and six 3-pointers as No. 21 Purdue pulled away from Toledo for an 83-64 victory in a nonconference matchup on Sunday night
Braden Smith Joins Purdue Basketball's 1,000-Point Club
Braden Smith joined Purdue's 1,000 point club in Thursday night's game against Minnesota. He entered the game needing just three points to reach the milestone.
Purdue basketball player ratings vs. Toledo: Braden Smith's career high leads Boilermakers
Braden Smith's career-high 34 points and 12 assists led Purdue to a big victory over Toledo in its nonconference finale.
Braden Smith Joins Exclusive Purdue Company by Hitting New Career Milestone
Braden Smith became just the second player in Purdue history (Bruce Parkinson) to account for 1,000 points, 500 assists and ...
No. 22 Purdue basketball vs. Northwestern live score updates, prediction, highlights
It's a homecoming for a Lafayette high school great when the Purdue Boilermakers host the Northwestern Wildcats.
No. 20 Purdue cruises past Minnesota 81-61 with sharp 2nd half shooting by Loyer and Smith
Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Braden Smith had 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as No. 20 ...
Purdue Boilermakers On SI on MSN3d
Purdue Ends 2024 as Top-Selling School at NIL Store
Purdue ended the 2024 calendar year as the top-selling school at the NIL Store, which represents nearly 100 total schools.
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Ignore Purdue basketball scoring balance. Overall alignment more key to championship bid.
WEST LAFAYETTE – Braden Smith’s career night headlined a Purdue basketball win and left the star feeling sheepish. He felt some guilt over taking 22 shots. Never mind he made more than half en ...
Matt Painter on Success of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer: 'They'll Be Linked Together Forever'
Braden Smith hit 1,000 career points vs. Minnesota. Fletcher Loyer is closing in on that tally. But what Purdue coach Matt ...
Loyer and No. 20 Purdue host Northwestern
No. 20 Purdue faces the Northwestern Wildcats after Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points in Purdue’s 81-61 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers ...
Northwestern, No. 20 Purdue ready for another tight battle
If last season was any indication, Sunday's matchup between Northwestern and No. 20 Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., should be plenty competitive.