# Polar, Smith Named Purdue's Top Athletes

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Published: 2026-04-29T04:38:58+00:00
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## Resource

Purdue Athletics has honored Mariah Poller and Braden Smith as the Ricks Family Female and Male Athletes of the Year for the 2025-2026 season. The announcement highlights record-breaking individual performances in both softball and men's basketball.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Mariah Poller and Braden Smith have been named Purdue's top male and female athletes for the 2025-2026 season
- Statistical feat: Poller leads national college softball with 92 hits and a .5 .54 batting average
- Historical context: Braden Smith becomes the 13th person in school history to win this honor
- Individual achievement: Smith earned the Cousy Award and achieved first-team All-American status twice
- Legacy impact: Smith concluded his career with the all-time NCAA record for assists at 1,103

## Topics

Purdue Athletics, Mariah Poller, Braden Smith, College Softball, NCAA Basketball, Big Ten Conference, All-American, Boilermaker Sports

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Athletes of the Year Announcement: Purdue Athletics names Mariah Poller and Braden Smith as the Ricks Family Female and Male Athletes of the Year.
- 1:00 — Braden Smith's Historic Season: A look at Smith's All-American honors, Big Ten Tournament MVP, and record-breaking assist numbers.

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