Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots in front of Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Braden Smith flirts with triple- double in No. 11 Purdue’s 91-64 victory over No. 21 Michigan
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on Friday night.
Smith was 10 of 17 from the field and had only one turnover in 37 minutes to nearly join Joe Barry Carroll as the only Purdue players with a triple-double. Carroll had 16 points, 16 rebounds and 11 blocks against Arizona in December 1977.
Fletcher Loyer added 18 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn had 15 as the Boilermakers (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) rebounded from their first home loss of the season Tuesday night against Ohio State with a resounding celebration in the 500th Big Ten game at Mackey Arena.
Vladislav Goldin scored 14 points for Michigan (14-5, 6-2) in its second straight loss. Tre Donaldson, Nimari Burnett and Roddy Gayle Jr. each had 11 points.
Purdue guard C.J. Cox (0) and guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrate after a three-point basket by Cox against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue opened with a 13-2 run and led 36-13 midway through the first half. The Boilermakers led by 29 before settling for their largest halftime lead this season at 51-26.
Takeaways
Michigan: Coach Dusty May’s team has played well this season, but it wasn’t ready for Purdue. The Wolverines had five turnovers in the first 3 1/2 minutes.
Purdue: The Boilermakers had something to prove after the loss to the Buckeyes on Tuesday. They dominated from start to finish.
Key moment
Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) grabs a rebound over Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue set the tone quickly with Smith’s steal on the opening possession. C.J. Cox followed that by forcing a jump ball, another turnover, on Michigan’s second possession.
Key stat
Michigan had 22 turnovers and shot 6 of 29 on 3-pointers.
Up next
Michigan hosts Penn State on Monday night. Purdue hosts Indiana on Friday night.
Michigan guard Tre Donaldson (3) shoots around Purdue guard Myles Colvin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) shoots over Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michigan guard Tre Donaldson (3) drives on Purdue guard Myles Colvin (5) and forward Caleb Furst, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) shoots in front of Purdue forward Raleigh Burgess (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Purdue guard C.J. Cox (0) dives under Michigan guard Tre Donaldson (3) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) is fouled by Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) as they go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2)] shoots over Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Purdue guard Gicarri Harris (24) shoots over Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) gets dunk over Purdue forward Caleb Furst (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Purdue forward Raleigh Burgess (34) and Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) fight for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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