Indiana Hoosiers' Third Quarter Surge Falls Short Against Purdue Boilermakers

The Indiana Hoosiers faced off against the Purdue Boilermakers in a closely contested game at Mackey Arena. Despite a strong third-quarter performance, the Hoosiers fell short with a final score of 80-69. This result leaves Indiana with a record of 0-1, while Purdue starts their season at 1-0.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Hoosiers managed to score 15 points, while the Boilermakers were limited to just 11 points. Lenée Beaumont contributed significantly for Indiana with her defensive efforts and scoring ability.

Second Quarter

Purdue found their stride in the second quarter, outscoring Indiana by a substantial margin. The Boilermakers put up an impressive 30 points compared to the Hoosiers' 14. This surge was fueled by effective ball movement and sharp shooting from beyond the arc.

Third Quarter

Indiana responded strongly after halftime, narrowing the gap with an explosive third quarter where they scored 25 points. Shay Ciezki led this charge for the Hoosiers, showcasing her scoring prowess and helping reduce Purdue's lead.

Fourth Quarter

Despite efforts from players like Edessa Noyan on defense and Nevaeh Caffey's playmaking abilities, Indiana could not maintain their momentum into the final period. The Boilermakers secured victory by adding another 18 points in this decisive stretch.

In terms of individual performances for Indiana, Lenée Beaumont stood out with her all-around contribution including rebounds and steals that kept them competitive throughout various phases of play.

For fans looking forward to more action from these teams: mark your calendars! On January 29th at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington - catch live coverage via Peacock as Michigan Wolverines take on our very own team here again soon enough!

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