Purdue Tops Northwestern 79-61 in Big Ten Matchup

Purdue University men's basketball team achieved a convincing 79-61 victory over Northwestern, led by Braden Smith's standout performance with 22 points and seven assists. The Boilermakers built an early lead, scoring the first seven points of the game and never trailing, eventually leading by as much as 29 points. Northwestern struggled with slow starts, allowing opponents to gain significant leads before they could respond, with their recent loss marking their third in the Big Ten. Purdue capitalized on Northwestern's turnovers, scoring 21 points off 13 mistakes, while shooting 51% from the field. Despite Angelo Ciaravino's 19 points for the Wildcats, the team's overall shooting was subpar, especially from three-point range. Purdue continues its strong home performance, extending its winning streak at Mackey Arena to 25 games.