Braden Smith was the best player on the floor all night against Iowa, leading Purdue to a crucial road conference win with 31 points.

Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same. In the end, the seventh-ranked Boilermakers prevailed 90-81 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena thanks to a 12 of 25 ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith could not miss as the No. 7 Boilermakers staved off the upset-minded Iowa men's basketball team in its first game since losing Owen Freeman.

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 ...

Braden Smith has been named 1-of-10 semifinalists for the Bob Cousy, given to the nation's top point guard by the Naismith ...

Braden Smith's free throws with 9 seconds left cut ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ohio State fouled Smith again with 2.9 left, and he made the first double-bonus free throw.

Braden Smith gave a major shoutout to Purdue fans and The Paint Crew for creating an incredible environment in Friday's game ...

Purdue guard Braden Smith ended the month of January with a stat line that no other college basketball player has reached ...

Freshman Gicarri Harris introduced himself to the Purdue vs. Indiana rivalry with his block in the final seconds.

As legendary author John Steinbeck wrote, “Even the best laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong.” Ironton coach Chris Barnes had the plan he wanted to go for an upset of the Fairland Dragons.

Final: Trey Kaufman-Renn scored with 11 seconds left. Gicarri Harris blocked a shot on the other end of the court and Kaufman ...

As legendary author John Steinbeck wrote, “Even the best laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong.” Ironton coach Chris Barnes had the plan he wanted to go for an upset of the Fairland Dragons.