The Boilermakers have a core four: Trey Kaufman-Renn (13.8 points, 10.1 rebounds); Fletcher Loyer (13.8 points, 39% 3-point shooting); Braden Smith (13.3 points, nation-leading 9.5 assists, 1.9 steals, 39.3% 3-pointers), and Oscar Cluff (11.2 points, 8.7 rebounds). Purdue has beaten Wisconsin and Washington over the past week.

No. 5 Purdue had its hands full against Penn State, but the Boilermakers pulled out the victory. Here are a few quick thoughts from the win.

Braden Smith had 26 points and 14 assists and Oscar Cluff had 23 points to lead No. 5 Purdue to a 93-85 win against Penn State.

The Boilermakers have a star guard who answered a question with a question, "Did y'all forget I can score?" He reminded everyone with his play.

Penn State, with one of its top players out, played about as well as they possibly good. Purdue’s defense wasn’t great, but the Nittany Lions were shooting north of 60% for most of the day and if not for some late steals and runouts this could have been really different.

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The Boilermakers did a great job at protecting the basketball, but had their own issues defensively. Matt Painter was quick to give credit, too.

Braden Smith set up C.J. Carr for back-to-back fastbreak baskets and the foul, extending Purdue's lead over Penn State.

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Nebraska men's basketball has been tested during its winning streak. Top-10 opponents. Tough road environments. Cold shooting. But on Saturday afternoon in Bloo