Braden Smith, fueled by self-blame, amassed an unprecedented night in an attention-grabbing victory over Michigan.

Purdue set the tone from the opening jump on Friday night. The defensive effort and Braden Smith's impressive night led to a blowout win over Michigan.

Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start. He turned an opening possession

No. 21 Michigan takes on No. 11 Purdue, who is coming off of a home loss, in a clash of two of the best team in the Big Ten.

Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So Friday, he took charge — right from the start.

Analyst Andy Katz believes it's a four-man race for Big Ten Player of the Year between Braden Smith, Danny Wolf, Vladislav Goldin and Kasparas Jakucionis.

Purdue basketball is in the lead in the second half vs Oregon. 15:35 left 2H: Purdue has outscored Oregon so far in the second half, 6-2. Purdue 36, Oregon 33. Oregon leads Purdue

Both teams could use the Quadrant 1 win to improve their respective resumes come Selection Sunday, with Purdue (14-4, 6-1) arguably in bigger need of the road victory with all of its losses coming away from home.

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Mackey Arena nets are frayed, probably scented of singed nylon after Purdue basketball's latest reminder that the Big Ten still ... point guard Braden Smith said.

The Purdue basketball team dominated Michigan on Friday night, 91-64. Purdue (16-5 overall, 8-2 Big Ten) was led by Braden Smith, who finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Michigan dropped to 14-5 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten.

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.

Purdue never trailed against the Wolverines thanks to a Braden Smith double-double and exceptional defense. Michigan turned the ball over 22 times Friday night, including 14 steals by Boilermakers.