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 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.
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 leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
Braden Smith had 22 points and seven assists to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 79-61 rout of Northwestern. Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for the Boilermakers.
No. 22 Purdue basketball vs. Northwestern live score updates: Boilers blast Wildcats in first half
It's a homecoming for a Lafayette high school great when the Purdue Boilermakers host the Northwestern Wildcats.
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.
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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