LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Braden Smith scored 22 points to guide Purdue to a 69-64 victory over Southern California in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Galen Center.

The Boilermakers led 38-32 at halftime and maintained a narrow edge throughout the second half. Oscar Cluff added 19 points for Purdue. The Trojans, led by Chad Baker-Mazara’s 15 points and Jacob Cofie’s 13, struggled from distance, making just 3 of 20 3-point attempts. Southern California also went 5 of 14 from the free-throw line. Purdue improved to 17-1 overall, while the Trojans fell to 14-4. An announced crowd of 8,629 attended.