When junior guard Braden Smith is in attack mode ... While Purdue enters Thursday's game in fine form, the Scarlet Knights are searching for a winning as they enter one of their toughest stretches ...

After the game, Scarlet Knights coach Steve Pikiell ... was flying high for an alley-oop pass from Braden Smith in Purdue's Big Ten clash against Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena on Thursday.

No. 20 Purdue faces Rutgers after Braden Smith scored 22 points in Purdue's 79-61 win against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Scarlet Knights are 7-1 on their home court. Rutgers averages 78.2 ...

Timeout, Scarlet Knights. Braden Smith has 11 points and 10 assists. Ace Bailey has 14 points on 4-of-7 on 3-pointers. Rutgers is 7-of-16 from deep, Purdue 3-of-19. Caleb Furst is up to 3 fouls ...

Rutgers visits the Northwestern Wildcats after Jordan Derkack scored 26 points in the Scarlet Knights' 81-74 loss to the Michigan State Spartans.

The Scarlet Knights bench has 12 points. The Boilers are 1-of-10 on 3-pointers and 3-of-7 on free throws. They have just 2 turnovers, to Rutgers' 12. Braden Smith has 9 points and 5 assists ...