Purdue Boilermakers' Efforts Fall Short Against UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion

The Purdue Boilermakers faced a challenging encounter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion, resulting in a 96-48 outcome. This game marked another tough match for the Boilermakers, bringing their season record to 0-3. Meanwhile, the Bruins continued their strong performance with a 3-0 record.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Boilermakers struggling to find their rhythm as they managed only 8 points compared to the Bruins' 22. The home team capitalized on fast breaks and efficient shooting, setting an early tone for dominance.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Purdue attempted to close the gap by scoring 12 points. However, UCLA's defense remained formidable with six blocks throughout the game and limited Purdue's opportunities. The Bruins extended their lead by adding another 24 points before halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was where Purdue showed glimpses of potential with an improved offensive effort netting them 18 points. Nya Smith contributed significantly with her performance from previous games carrying over as she added crucial assists and rebounds for her team.

Fourth Quarter

Despite efforts from players like Tara Daye who showcased her scoring ability in earlier games, Purdue could not withstand UCLA's relentless attack in the final quarter. The Bruins scored an impressive 28 points while maintaining tight defensive pressure that resulted in multiple turnovers from Purdue.

Throughout this matchup, key moments highlighted include UCLA’s effective three-point shooting at a remarkable rate of nearly 59 percent and their ability to convert turnovers into scoring opportunities which proved decisive against Purdue’s defense.

As part of our post-game report on Purdue Boilermakers vs UCLA Bruins review: While it was evident that both teams displayed commendable athleticism and skill during this contest; ultimately it was Bruin’s superior execution across all quarters which secured them victory according to our detailed analysis within this article - "Purdue Boilermakers vs UCLA Bruins recap".

Looking ahead: Fans can catch up on more action when Indiana Hoosiers visit Mackey Arena located in West Lafayette next week scheduled January twenty-fifth twelve PM Eastern Time available via B1G+ network streaming online!

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