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.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern on ...

The Boilermakers shut down Northwestern stars Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli, a good sign for tougher tests to come.

This victory was delivered courtesy of Purdue’s defense. Aggressive. Relentless. Tough-minded. And plenty of hustle. The Boilermakers imposed their defensive will from the opening tip and let the ...

Boilers play their best defensive game of the season in limiting two of the best scorers in the conference below their season ...

No. 3 Iowa St. (12-1) beat Colorado 79-69; beat No. 25 Baylor 74-55. No. 4 Duke (12-2) beat Virginia Tech 88-65; beat SMU 89-62. No. 5 Alabama (12-2) beat No. 12 Oklahoma 107-79.

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Returning home in front of the Boilermaker faithful, Purdue men’s basketball shot out to a quick lead against Northwestern ...

Braden Smith bundled 22 points with six rebounds and seven assists to help No. 20 Purdue beat Northwestern 79-61 on Sunday in West Lafayette, Ind.

Martinelli 2-8 6-7 10, Nicholson 0-1 0-0 0, Barnhizer 4-15 2-2 11, Berry 0-3 0-0 0, Leach 4-8 0-2 11, Ciaravino 8-14 0-1 19, Windham 2-5 0-0 4, Hunger 1-3 0-0 2, Mullins 1-2 0-0 2, Fitzmorris 0-0 0-0 ...

Purdue's star guard stayed hot, and the Boilermakers shut down Northwestern's top options in a comfortable home victory.