Purdue lacked energy in the first half on Tuesday night against Iowa. At halftime, Braden Smith reminded his teammates of ...

Purdue’s Braden Smith with 31 points, 6 boards and 4 assists tonight in a 90-81 win at Iowa. Best PG in the country. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 5, 2025 ...

Iowa threw everything it had at Smith to wear him down and over the final 20 minutes, Purdue's point guard had this second-half stat line in response: 18 points, 6 of 8 shooting, 4 of 5 from 3, 3 ...

Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. Caleb Furst's defense continues ...

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 scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and No. 7 Purdue held on for a 90-81 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference battle on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.

Purdue 58, Iowa 46. 17:29 left 2H: Purdue basketball takes lead on Iowa. The Boilermakers are on a 7-point run. Timeout, Iowa. Braden Smith is up to 18, Trey Kaufman-Renn 14, and Fletcher Loyer ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) steals the ball from Iowa guard Brock Harding (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Purdue guard Braden Smith passes around Iowa forward Payton Sandfort, right, during the first half. Purdue shot 53% from the floor. Iowa hit 52% but was playing without its leading scorer.

Purdue lacked energy in the first half on Tuesday night against Iowa. At halftime, Braden Smith reminded his teammates of their goals this season, which provided a major second-half spark.