Braden Smith Leads No. 7 Purdue to 90-81 Win at Iowa

In a thrilling Big Ten battle, No. 7 Purdue secured a 90-81 victory over Iowa, fueled by Braden Smith's outstanding performance, scoring 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting. Purdue overcame an early deficit and a tough defensive effort from Iowa, who led by six points in the first half. The Boilermakers' second-half surge included an 11-2 run that put them ahead, but Iowa fought back, narrowing the margin to three points late in the game. Key late-game plays from Trey Kaufman-Renn helped seal the win for Purdue, which improved to 18-5 overall and 10-2 in the Big Ten. Iowa's Josh Dix led his team with 27 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Purdue's ability to respond under pressure maintains their momentum in the conference as they aim for a third consecutive title.