Braden Smith, Northwestern and Purdue

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
Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for the Boilermakers.
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.
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 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.
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.
With Northwestern the latest example, Purdue basketball reverting to winning with defense
As recently as last week, questions arose about Purdue's offense. Lately, people should be taking note of the Boilermakers' defense.
Smith scores career-best 34 points in Purdue men's basketball win on Sunday
But Smith and the offense settled in, as the Boilermakers turned a 12-all tie into a 31-16 lead over 7 minutes in the first half. During the 19-4 run, Smith scored 9, plus twice assisted on Fletcher Loyer 3-point plays.
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No. 22 Purdue basketball vs. Northwestern final score: Boilermakers blitz Wildcats
It's a homecoming for a Lafayette high school great when the Purdue Boilermakers host the Northwestern Wildcats.
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No. 25 Purdue basketball vs. Toledo final score: Braden Smith powers Boilermakers
Braden Smith has a career game in leading Purdue basketball to a 83-64 win over Toledo to conclude its nonconference season. The junior guard has 34 points, 12 assists and 3 steals, hitting ...