WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue women's basketball team makes its return to Mackey Arena on Sunday afternoon for an impactful game in more ways than one. The Boilermakers will host current Big Ten Conference co-leader No. 20/20 Iowa at 2 p.m. for the Beat Cancer Pinkout.
The game will be streamed on BTN+, and Tim Newton will be courtside with the call on 95.3 BOB FM.
GAME INFORMATION
Purdue (15-9, 6-6) vs. No. 20/20 Iowa (19-4, 10-2)
Date: Sunday, Feb. 9
Time: 2 p.m.
TV: BTN+
Radio: 95.3 BOB FM
Live Stats: PurdueStats.com
Tickets: Buy Tickets Here
For the 13th straight season, the Boilermakers will celebrate a "pink game" by wearing special Nike uniforms. The pink jerseys will be auctioned off during the game with all proceeds going to the Community Cancer Network, an organization that provides support to cancer patients and their families in the surrounding communities. The coaching staff will wear yellow laces to Lace Up 4 Cancer to help combat pediatric cancer in local hospitals.
Dominique Oden has continued to find another gear as she hits the final stretch of her final regular season at Purdue. The senior leads the Boilermakers in conference play with 15.8 points per game, finishing in double figures in all but two contests. Oden was the first Boilermaker since 2017-18 to score at least 20 points in three straight games. She is currently tied with Courtney Moses for eighth in program scoring with 1,674 points
PROMOTIONS TO KNOW
• Boilermaker Kids Club Game – BKC members can claim two free tickets to the game by calling the ticket office.
• Boilerpalooza – Fans fest in Holloway Gymnasium opens at 1 p.m.
• Celebrate Sunday Package - 4 lower-value tickets for $20
• Beat Cancer Pink Out – Game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off on the concourse with all proceeds Benefiting the Community Cancer Network
• Pink Rally Towel Giveaway – Pink rally towels will be placed on all lower-bowl seats.
NOTE
• The Boilermakers hold a 40-32 lead all-time against the Hawkeyes.
• Purdue has won three of the last four meetings against Iowa, including a pair when the Hawkeyes were ranked.
• The Boilermakers are looking for their first win against a ranked opponent this season.
• Junior Karissa McLaughlin is currently 20 3-pointers away from tying Courtney Moses for the Purdue record of 240.
• Purdue is 10-3 in the Beat Cancer Pinkout games.
• McLaughlin, Oden and Ae'Rianna Harris have combined for 44.9 points per game over the last 10 games.
• Fatou Diagne dropped a career-high 11 points off the bench against Michigan, while leading the team in rebounding for the first time in her career.
• Purdue has assisted on 61.8% of its field goals this season, led by Kayana Traylor and McLaughlin with 83 and 80 dimes, respectively.
• In the 2019 edition of the Pinkout, McLaughlin drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining.
• To learn more on how you can donate or volunteer for the Community Cancer Network, click here.
• For more information about the Lace Up 4 Cancer, click here.
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