Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith team up to lead No. 1 Purdue to rout of Evansville in opener

Michael Marot Associated Press

WEST LAFAYETTE — Fletcher Loyer opened his final college season by scoring a career high 30 points and preseason All-American Braden Smith added 11 assists as Purdue protected its first preseason No. 1 ranking with a rousing 82-51 season-opening rout over Evansville on Tuesday night.