Purdue's defense has improved tremendously over the last month. Coach Matt Painter explained why the Boilermakers have been more successful recently.
Purdue defeated another ranked opponent on Friday, taking down No. 21 Michigan. Here's everything coach Matt Painter said after the victory.
Hear what Purdue’s junior trio said after the Boilermakers defeated Michigan 91-64 Friday at Mackey Arena.
At one point or another, Gicarri Harris, Myles Colvin and CJ Cox all have started. As a trio, Purdue is relying on them to wear down opposing guards.
Braden Smith, fueled by self-blame, amassed an unprecedented night in an attention-grabbing victory over Michigan.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took a loss Tuesday night ... was just really active on both ends,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said. “I thought his reads tonight were, he just kept things ...
With his dominant performance, Braden Smith took control of Michigan from the jump and performed strong until the end.
He turned an opening possession steal into a breakaway layup, and finished with 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals in 37 minutes as the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers ran away from No. 21 Michigan 91-64.
A rivalry gets renewed on Friday, as No. 10 Purdue hosts Indiana at Mackey Arena. Here's the time, television information, key stats, top players and more.
No. 10 Purdue looks to record its ninth victory in 10 games when it hosts Indiana on Friday night in Big Ten play at West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers are
Regardless, a similar scenario looms when Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) travels to face No. 10 Purdue (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) at 8 p.m. Friday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Once more, an underperforming Woodson roster will attempt to stop a train of Boilermaker momentum.
This is the fourth season coaches Mike Woodson and Matt Painter have faced each other. Here's how the Hoosiers and Boilermakers have fared.