Purdue Dominates Michigan 91-64 in Big Ten Clash

Purdue dominated Michigan in a decisive 91-64 victory at Mackey Arena, marking a significant rebound after their previous home loss, which ended a 26-game winning streak. Michigan struggled from the start, with Purdue's Braden Smith stealing the ball on the opening possession and finishing with 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds, and four steals. The Wolverines, unable to counter Purdue's intense defense and efficient offense, committed 22 turnovers and shot poorly, trailing by as much as 29 points in the first half. Despite Michigan's size advantage with Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf, Purdue's balanced scoring and defensive prowess overwhelmed them. Purdue shot an impressive 54.8% from the field, with contributions from multiple players including Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Coach Matt Painter credited the team's resilience and ability to capitalize on Michigan's mistakes for the win.