Purdue set the tone from the opening jump on Friday night. The defensive effort and Braden Smith's impressive night led to a blowout win over Michigan.
Midway through the first half, Purdue took a 20-point lead on Michigan thanks to a beautiful alley-oop pass from Braden Smith to Cam Heide.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took a loss Tuesday night personally. So Friday night, he took charge — right from the start. He turned an opening possession steal into a breakaway layup, and finished with 24 points,
The Purdue men's basketball team is back at Mackey Arena tonight to take on Michigan. Follow along for live updates.
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue basketball responded to its first disappointing result in a month with its most dominant performance of the season. Plenty of high marks to go around for the No. 12 Boilermakers’ 91-64 victory over No. 20 Michigan at Mackey Arena.
Hammer Down Cancer game featured player-worn jerseys auctioned off for cancer research, and coaches' shoes will be auctioned by week's end.
With his dominant performance, Braden Smith took control of Michigan from the jump and performed strong until the end.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on Friday night.
Hear what Purdue’s junior trio said after the Boilermakers defeated Michigan 91-64 Friday at Mackey Arena.
(AP) — Purdue point guard Braden Smith took a loss Tuesday night personally ... seven rebounds and four steals in 37 minutes as the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers ran away from No. 21 Michigan ...
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots in front of Michigan ... and three more turnovers in the first 3 1/2 minutes as the Boilermakers jumped to a 13-2 lead. Smith was only getting started and ...
West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -12; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue hosts Indiana after Braden Smith scored 24 points in Purdue's 91-64 victory against the Michigan Wolverines.