Purdue, Northwestern and Braden Smith

No. 20 Purdue routs Northwestern 79-61
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.
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 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.
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
Expert recap and game analysis of the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAAM game from January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
Northwestern held to shooting 38% from field as they're routed by Purdue
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,
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.
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.

Ohio, Northwestern and Wildcats

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 ...
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.
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 West Lafayette, Ind.
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.
Purdue Exponent15h
Boilers steamroll Wildcats at Mackey
Returning home in front of the Boilermaker faithful, Purdue men’s basketball shot out to a quick lead against Northwestern ...
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.
Jaloni Cambridge, Cotie McMahon lead No. 10 Ohio State to 30-point win over Northwestern
Ohio State starters Jaloni Cambridge and Cotie McMahon combined for 36 points in the Buckeyes' victory over Northwestern.
Northwestern, No. 20 Purdue ready for another tight battle
Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Northwestern Wildcats takes on Purdue Boilermakers. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com ...