Braden Smith set a Big Ten scoring high with 31 points, included a key burst to secure the win. Caleb Furst continues to be an X-factor for Purdue basketball after a midseason lineup change.

Braden Smith did it again. On Tuesday night, the junior guard showed why he's one of the best players in the country and should receive serious consideration as the Big Ten Player of the Year.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Braden Smith played the blame game when Purdue basketball’s winning streak ended. The Boilermaker point guard spent the 70 hours or so between Tuesday’s loss to Ohio State ...