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Purdue Basketball Dominates USC, Smith Shines in Victory

2/9/2025

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In a thrilling 90-72 victory over USC, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter lauded point guard Braden Smith for his stellar performance. With an impressive record of 19-5 and ranked No. 7, Purdue is on fire, clinching 11 wins in their last 12 games. Smith's remarkable average of 16.4 points and 8.6 assists per game cements his reputation as one of the nation’s elite players.

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In a thrilling 90-72 victory over USC, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter lauded point guard Braden Smith for his stellar performance. With an impressive record of 19-5 and ranked No. 7, Purdue is on fire, clinching 11 wins in their last 12 games. Smith's remarkable average of 16.4 points and 8.6 assists per game cements his reputation as one of the nation’s elite players.