#18 Purdue control first half against UCLA in Big Ten Tournament semifinals
By Angela Moryan
Published on March 14, 2026.
The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers are controlling the first half of their Big Ten Tournament match against UCLA, winning 34-27. The Boilers ran out to a 15-2 lead before UCLA's 15-3 run. Senior guard Braden Smith led the scoring with seven assists, making him the second player in history to record at least 300 assists in two seasons. The winner will face 1-eyed Michigan in the next round.
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