WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Returning home after a convincing road win, the Purdue women's basketball team is set to face Western Illinois on Sunday at Mackey Arena. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. on BTN+. Tim Newton will have the call on 95.3 BOB FM.
GAME INFORMATION
Purdue (2-0) vs. Western Illinois (3-1)
Date: Sunday, Nov. 17
Time: 2 p.m.
Stream: BTN+
Radio: 95.3 BOB FM
Live Stats: PurdueStats.com
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The Boilermakers controlled every aspect of Thursday night's contest at Chattanooga. Propelled by a 26-point first quarter, Purdue cruised to a 66-34 win over the Mocs. Defensively, the Boilermakers forced 21 turnovers and allowed the second fewest points in a true road game in program history.
Ae'Rianna Harris and Dominique Oden have been the catalyst offensively through the first two games. The duo accounted for 41% (55-of-134) of Purdue's points. Purdue ranks 16th nationally with a 48.5% field-goal clip.
The Boilermakers have allowed just 44.5 points per game, which ranks ninth in the nation and second in the Big Ten. The defense has forced an average of 16.5 turnovers per game that has led to 34 points off turnovers through two games.
NOTES
• The Boilermakers are 8-0 all-time against the Leathernecks.
• Oden became the 15th player in program history to start 100 games with her start at Chattanooga.
• Karissa McLaughlin knocked down a pair of 3-pointers at Chattanooga for her 50th career game with at least two makes from behind the arc.
• Purdue is 11th in the country in blocked shots per game with seven. Harris and Tamara Farquhar have the team lead with three apiece.
• The Boilermakers' have a 48.1% clip from behind the arc, good for sixth in the country.
• Since the start of the 2014-15, Purdue has held opponents below 60 points 68 times.
• Purdue has scored 66 of its 134 points in the paint through the first two games of the year.
• Led by Kayana Traylor's 4.5 assists per game, the Boilermakers have assisted on 71% of its made field goals.
• Purdue will go for its 21st 3-0 start in program history.
• The Boilermakers are 15-0 against Summit League opposition.
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