Rutgers, Braden Smith and Purdue

Purdue shuts down Rutgers' dynamic duo, Braden Smith stars again in 4th straight win
No. 19 Purdue held Rutgers to 32.7% shooting and, again, put its opponent away in a 68-50 victory at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell Gives Major Praise to Purdue Guard Braden Smith
Braden Smith had another double-double Thursday, scoring 16 points and dishing out 14 assists. Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell called the junior a "special player."
Braden Smith continues strong play, leads No. 20 Purdue past Rutgers
Braden Smith scored 16 points and dished out 14 assists Thursday night and visiting Purdue never trailed in a 68-50 Big Ten Conference win over Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Trey
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Doyel: This time Purdue plays for keeps as 'special' Braden Smith breaks Rutgers by himself
With Matt Painter's new lineup playing nasty defense, and with Braden Smith leading the offense like a lumberjack Bob Cousy, Purdue blows out Rutgers.
Braden Smith, No. 20 Purdue visit reeling Rutgers
When junior guard Braden Smith is in attack mode, No. 20 Purdue can beat anyone. In the Boilermakers' three-game winning streak, the Big Ten Conference's preseason Player of the Year has averaged 25.3 points and 9.7 assists. He had 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds Sunday in an easy 79-61 win over Northwestern.
Purdue basketball relies on recent defense calling card to bury Rutgers' dynamic duo
The Boilermakers have found their footing defensively, this time taking down the nation's highest scoring duo.
Purdue Basketball: Rutgers Preview
Personnel Rutgers on Offense. If you’re looking for the analytics, Garrett has them here. Another team that isn’t a complicated scout: When Rutgers has their starting five on
Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith discusses Boilermakers winning at Rutgers
Hear what the Boilermaker point guard said after putting up 16 points and 14 assists.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
No. 20 Purdue rides huge first half to win over Northwestern
Braden Smith bundled 22 points with six rebounds and seven assists to help No. 20 Purdue beat Northwestern 79-61 on Sunday in ...
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Braden Smith puts on a show as Purdue basketball grounds Toledo in final tune-up
Smith and his junior counterparts Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn carried Purdue's offense with a combined 74 points. Purdue player ratings vs. Toledo:Braden Smith's career high leads ...
Braden Smith Posts Career-High Double-Double, No. 21 Purdue Takes Down Toledo
Braden Smith scored a career-high 34 points and dished out 12 assists, leading No. 21 Purdue to a 83-64 victory over Toledo ...