Purdue, Northwestern and Braden Smith

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.
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.
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.
Northwestern vs Purdue prediction, odds, pick for College Basketball
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Purdue basketball's Braden Smith recognized after dominant performances
Point guard Braden Smith averaged 25 points, 9.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 49.1% and 43.8% from 3-point range in three wins last week.
Braden Smith flashes his Big Ten POY credentials in Purdue blowout win over Northwestern
Braden Smith continued to remind the Big Ten how good he is. Purdue basketball also gave Northwestern a reminder that its foundation is built on defense. The Boilermakers harassed high-scoring Wildcats duo Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer,
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Named Big Ten Player of the Week
Braden Smith was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Jan. 6, after leading Purdue to blowout wins over Minnesota and Northwestern.
Braden Smith puts on a show, again; Purdue basketball blitzes Northwestern
Purdue extended its winning streak in Mackey Arena to 25 straight games. This one came without much fight from Northwestern.

Purdue, Rutgers and Boilermakers

Purdue stuck to game plan, shut down Northwestern duo. That cohesion can set Big Ten tone.
The Boilermakers shut down Northwestern stars Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli, a good sign for tougher tests to come.
What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's 79-61 Win Over Northwestern
No. 20 Purdue defeated Northwestern 79-61, getting another big outing from Braden Smith. Here's what coach Matt Painter said after the win.
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Rutgers hosts Smith and No. 20 Purdue
No. 20 Purdue plays the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Braden Smith scored 22 points in the Boilermakers’ 79-61 victory against the Northwestern Wildcats ...
Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer Gets Teeth Knocked Out vs. Purdue
Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer was on the wrong end of Purdue's physicality on Sunday, losing his two front teeth during the Big Ten showdown.