With Purdue's win over Iowa and Michigan State's loss to UCLA, the Boilermakers are now sitting atop the Big Ten standings alone.

Iowa could never recover from a poor stretch that spanned from the end of the first half into the start of the second half. More: Iowa basketball vs Purdue recap: Hawkeyes can't win shootout vs. Boilermakers The Boilermakers kept Iowa at arm’s distance but it took them a while to entirely put the Hawkeyes away.

The Boilermakers do not lead the Big Ten like they did when February started the past two years. But their biggest goal remains in reach.

The Michigan Wolverines head to West Lafayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers in a battle of two of the Big Ten's best men's basketball teams.

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Braden Smith dropped 31 points on the road and Trey Kaufman-Renn added late heroics after early foul trouble as the Boilermakers improved to 18-5.

Braden Smith was 5 for 7 on 3-point shooting to lead Purdue, which was 12 for 25. The tide turned before halftime as Smith took over and hit a key last-second shot. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Purdue basketball caught fire in the second half, then had to hold on as Iowa did the same.

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

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