Mackey Arena Set to Host Purdue Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Purdue Boilermakers gear up to host the Iowa Hawkeyes at Mackey Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying Women's Basketball game. The Boilermakers, coming off a decisive 79-63 victory over the Indiana State Sycamores on December 20th, are looking to carry that momentum forward.
The previous game saw Purdue dominate in several key areas. They outscored the Sycamores in every quarter but one and showcased their offensive prowess by sinking 50 percent of their three-point attempts. Their defense was equally impressive, with eight steals and five blocks contributing to a solid performance on that end of the court.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Purdue; they committed as many turnovers as points they scored off turnovers (19), which is an area of concern when facing a team like Iowa that can capitalize on such mistakes. The assists turnover ratio stood at 1.25, indicating room for improvement in ball handling and decision-making.
In contrast, during their last outing against Notre Dame on December 17th, the Boilermakers struggled significantly. Scoring only 39 points against Notre Dame's robust defense highlighted issues within Purdue’s offense when faced with high-caliber opposition. A field goal percentage of just under 25 percent won't cut it against top teams like Iowa.
Despite these challenges, there is reason for optimism among Boilermaker fans. In another recent matchup against Minnesota Golden Gophers on December 10th – a conference game no less – Purdue managed a more respectable showing despite falling short by two points (58-60). They improved their field goal percentage to over 41 percent and were competitive throughout the game with six times tied and ten lead changes.
The upcoming clash will test whether Purdue has addressed its inconsistencies since those games. With home-court advantage at Mackey Arena and having demonstrated they can produce both offensively and defensively under pressure, there is potential for them to upset the Hawkeyes if they play cohesively as a unit.
Looking ahead to January 11th at Mackey Arena where tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST (local time), fans should expect an intense battle between these two teams vying for supremacy on court. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services will likely become available closer to game day – stay tuned through official team channels or local listings for updates so you don’t miss any of the action!