Toledo Rockets @ Purdue Boilermakers
Smith scores 34 to push No. 21 Purdue past Toledo 83-64
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- — Braden Smith had 34 points and 12 assists Sunday night to lift No. 21 Purdue to an 83-64 victory over Toledo.
Smith sank 12 of 22 shots, including 6 of 13 from 3-point range, for the Boilermakers (9-4). Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 23 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Fletcher Loyer added 17 points for Purdue.
Smith scored 17 of his points in the opening half to guide Purdue to a 39-28 halftime advantage. Purdue used an 18-2 spurt to take a 28-14 lead with 5:39 left in the first half.
Sonny Wilson and Sam Lewis each scored 13 points, and Seth Hubbard 11 points for the Rockets (6-6). Lewis had a team-high 11 rebounds as Toledo outrebounded Purdue 40-33.
The Boilermakers shot 49.2% from the field, while the Rockets shot 40.6%. Purdue had a 15-2 edge in fast break points.
Toledo: The Rockets were able to hold their own scoring inside with a 34-28 edge in the paint but shot 2 for 14 from 3. Toledo made just 4 of 9 free throws in the first half, including two consecutive air balls by Grgur Brcic.
Purdue: The Boilermakers rebounded from two straight losses to win their 32nd consecutive non-conference game at home. Purdue got most of their scoring from their top three season scorers: Smith, Kaufman-Renn and Loyer.
After Toledo cut the deficit to 55-47 with 12:35 left, Smith hit a driving layup to start a 17-2 run for Purdue.
The Boilermakers sank 10 of 28 3-pointers while Toledo was 2 of 14 on 3-pointers.
Purdue is at Minnesota Thursday while Toledo opens Mid-American Conference play at Western Michigan on Saturday.
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Game Information
West Lafayette, IN
Referee:Bill Ek
Referee:Larry Scirotto
Referee:Steve McJunkins
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 17-0 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Buffalo | 3-1 | 1.5 | 13-3 |
| Akron | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Kent State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Toledo | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Western Michigan | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-3 | 3.5 | 5-10 |
| Massachusetts | 1-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Central Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Ball State | 0-4 | 4.5 | 4-12 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5-0 | - | 16-0 |
| Purdue | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| Michigan | 4-1 | 1 | 14-1 |
| Michigan State | 4-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Indiana | 3-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| Wisconsin | 3-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| UCLA | 3-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Minnesota | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Ohio State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-5 |
| USC | 2-3 | 3 | 13-3 |
| Iowa | 2-3 | 3 | 12-4 |
| Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Oregon | 1-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
| Penn State | 0-5 | 5 | 9-7 |
| Northwestern | 0-5 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Maryland | 0-5 | 5 | 7-9 |
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