WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue women's basketball team will close out the non-conference campaign Saturday at noon against Bowling Green at Mackey Arena. The contest will be streamed on BTN+, and Tim Newton will have the call on 95.3 BOB FM.
GAME INFORMATION
Purdue (8-3) vs. Bowling Green (6-4)
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
Time: Noon
Stream: BTN+
Radio: 95.3 BOB FM
Live Stats: PurdueStats.com
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Purdue bounced back into the win column Wednesday against Western Kentucky with a 67-50 decision. Karissa McLaughlin scored a team-high 17 points, including her 1,000th career point, while defensively, the Boilermakers held the Lady Toppers to just 25% from the field in the second half. McLaughlin and Kayana Traylor combined to dish out 10 assists.
The Boilermakers to finish the non-conference slate with a 9-3 record for the second straight season. McLaughlin's 12.6 points per game leads the team and sits in the top 20 in the Big Ten. Ae'Rianna Harris turned away one shot against Western Kentucky for her 34th block on the season, which leads the Big Ten and ranks seventh nationally.
PROMOTIONS TO KNOW
• Saturday is Purdue's Holiday Bash. Santa Pete will be available for photos.
• Teddy Bear Toss – Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to throw on the court at halftime. All toys will be donated to Lafayette Urban Ministries.
• T-Shirt Giveaway – The first 1,000 fans will receive a Purdue ugly Christmas sweater t-shirt.
NOTES
• Purdue leads the all-time series against Bowling Green 6-3.
• Harris continues to hone in on the rebounding record, 66 boards away from the all-time rebounding mark of 698 and 16 defensive rebounds away from the record of 665, both held by Lyndsay Wisdom-Hylton.
• McLaughlin, Harris and Dominique Oden are averaging 37 points per game at Mackey Arena this season.
• The Boilermakers have held opponents below 60 points in six games.
• McLaughlin leads the Big Ten in minutes played per game at 34:13.
• Traylor's team-high 43 assists this year ranks eighth in the conference.
• Roxane Makolo is averaging 15.4 minutes per game, the most by a player without a start.
• Purdue holds the third-best opponent 3-point percentage at 25.7%.
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