Purdue next sent in its 7-foot-4, 250-pound sophomore Daniel Jacobsen, who made even Franck Kepnang look short. The big guy from Chicago slammed home a pair of lob passes and the UW was checking flight schedules back to the Northwest.

Braden Smith got in early foul trouble, giving Purdue basketball a chance to showcase its depth. The Boilermakers had no trouble doing so.

Braden Smith becomes Big Ten’s all-time assists leader, breaking Cassius Winston’s record in Purdue’s 89-73 win vs. Wisconsin.

Purdue got a late scare from Washington, but the fifth-ranked Boilermakers eventually pulled out an 81-73 victory. Here are a few quick thoughts from the win.

No. 5 Purdue takes on the Washington Huskies after Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points in Purdue's 89-73 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.

The Journal Sentinel will have live coverage from the Kohl Center as Wisconsin faces No. 6 Purdue. Follow along for updates throughout the evening.

The star senior is scoring less than he was last season, but he’s more efficient and he continues to innovate with his midrange game. He’s improved as an on-ball defender and his passing ability is such that every time he comes around a screen, the spectacular feels routine.

Check out the best moments between the Purdue Boilermakers and Wisconsin Badgers.

The Purdue Boilermakers and Wisconsin Badgers square off in a Saturday Big Ten 8 p.m. ET contest in Madison, Wisconsin.

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