CHICAGO — Braden Smith ripped his jersey in frustration because he missed some early shots. His day was far from a loss.

Smith found his touch, moved within one assist of the NCAA career record held by Bobby Hurley of Duke and helped No. 18 Purdue beat No. 3 Michigan 80-72 on Sunday for the Big Ten Tournament championship.

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