Purdue is now two wins up on Michigan State and Michigan, which each have two league losses, in the Big Ten standings ... Purdue still scored on a Caleb Furst putback. Still, USC managed to ...

Braden Smith, who had one assist and five turnovers in the second half against the Hoosiers, added 23 points on 6-for-10 ...

Purdue lost the Big Ten lead to Michigan, and Caleb Furst and Trey Kaufman-Renn each battled foul trouble. The starters were above average, and the bench was OK, but not enough juice to finish a win.

In his latest 'Bracket Forecast' released on Feb. 25, FOX Sports' Mike DeCourcy has nine Big Ten teams in the NCAA Tournament ...

Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue basketball's go-to offensive option and one of the most physical players in the Big Ten, took 19 shots ... So did Kaufman-Renn. And Caleb Furst. And Braden Smith.

And Caleb Furst. And Braden Smith. More:Purdue basketball player ratings vs Michigan: Foul trouble's price is Big Ten lead "You've got to secure ... but raising the conference championship trophy ...

Caleb Furst (6-10) 5.1 G (2) Fletcher Loyer (6-5) 13.9 G (0) C.J. Cox (6-3) 6.6 PG (3) Braden Smith (6-0) 16.0 • MSU update: ...

A battle between two of the best teams in the Big Ten is on the docket Tuesday night ... 2.6 rpg); Cam Heide (4.4 ppg, 3.4 ...

Tonje made a 3 as Caleb Furst fell into him. He made the free throw as well, and the Badgers never trailed again. Turning point, 3 stars:Purdue basketball's Big Ten title hopes slipping away ...