Purdue basketball blitzes Northwestern

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.
Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
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
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 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 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.
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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.