Rutgers, Purdue and Braden Smith

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.'
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.
No. 20 Purdue wins 4th game in a row, 68-50 over Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 16 points apiece to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 68-50 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. Smith, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Week, had 14 assists.
Big Ten basketball: Purdue at Rutgers
Steve Pikiell's Scarlet Knights lose to Purdue, 68-50, in a crucial Big Ten basketball game for Rutgers, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J.
No. 20 Purdue takes down Rutgers 68-50 for 4th win in a row
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 16 points apiece to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 68-50 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. Smith, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Week, had 14 assists.
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.
What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's 68-50 Win Over Rutgers
Despite a poor shooting night from 3-point range, Purdue picked up a road win over Rutgers. Here's everything coach Matt Painter said after the victory.
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 basketball vs Rutgers player ratings

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