Purdue Boilermakers Set to Battle Iowa Hawkeyes at Minneapolis' Target Center

As the Purdue Boilermakers prepare to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Target Center in Minneapolis, fans can anticipate a game charged with intensity and competition. The Boilermakers, coming off a narrow victory against the Wisconsin Badgers, are looking to maintain their momentum.

In their recent matchup, Purdue displayed resilience by overcoming an early deficit. After scoring just seven points in the first quarter, they steadily increased their output throughout the game, culminating in 19 points in the final quarter. This comeback was fueled by a strong defensive effort that resulted in 11 steals and three blocks. Offensively, they managed to convert these opportunities into points with a field goal percentage of 38 and an impressive free throw accuracy of 90 percent.

The Boilermakers also demonstrated their ability to control the paint with 24 points scored inside and securing more rebounds than their opponents – totaling 40 compared to Wisconsin's 33. However, ball handling remains an area for improvement as they turned over possession 24 times.

Playing at Target Center may present new challenges for Purdue; however, it also offers them another chance to showcase their tenacity on both ends of the court. Fans can expect Purdue's defense to play a pivotal role once again as they aim for back-to-back wins.

The upcoming game is scheduled for March 3rd at 23:30 UTC (5:30 PM Central Time). For those unable to attend in person at Minneapolis' renowned venue, coverage will be available nationally on BTN network (channel number:610), ensuring fans won't miss any action from this exciting women's basketball encounter.