This Saturday the Purdue Northwest women's basketball team closed out the regular season against #13 Ferris State in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Pride would fall to the bulldogs 81-65.
The Basics
- Records: Purdue Northwest (11-17,6-12), Ferris State (21-4, 15-3)
- Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
- Attendance: 1018
Inside The NumbersÂ
- Shaw led the Pride with 21 points, three rebounds, and five assists.
- Newsome also scored 15Â points and had five assists.
- As a team, the Pride ended the game shooting 26-of-47 (46.8%) from the floor and went 9-of-23 (39.1%) from the three-point line.
- Chloe Idoni led Ferris State with 33 points and grabbed four rebounds.
- As a team, the Bulldogs finished the contest going 34-of-60 (56.7 %) from the field and shot 5-of-14 (35.7%) from deep.
The Breakdown
- Purdue Northwest took an early lead with strong plays from Shaw and Simmons, while Ferris State stayed competitive thanks to Idoni and Blanchard's scoring. Both teams traded baskets, showcasing solid defense, and capitalizing on turnovers. Ferris State managed to maintain a narrow lead heading into Period two with a 23-17 advantage.
- In the second period, key substitutions occurred, with Hiram boosting Ferris State's lead through successful free throws, while Purdue Northwest's Shaw and Butler contributed to narrowing the gap. Both teams displayed strong offensive plays, highlighted by Ferris State's Idoni and Irwin, and Purdue Northwest's Butler. Despite the turnover, Ferris State maintained a 39-27 lead going into halftime.
- In the third period, Ferris State widened their lead with Day's three-pointer and Idoni's fast break layup. Despite Purdue Northwest's Shaw sinking a three-pointer, turnovers plagued both teams. Ferris State's offense remained strong, with Bowers and Idoni contributing. Purdue Northwest managed to cut the deficit with Butler and Newsom, but Ferris State held control, leading 60-47 at the end of period three.
- In the fourth period, Ferris State continued to dominate, extending their lead with Idoni's scoring and efficient plays. Purdue Northwest faced challenges, but Shaw and Newsom contributed with key plays. However, Ferris State's defensive steals and successful layups by Idoni and Blanchard secured their 81-65 victory by the end of the game.
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Up Next
On March 6th at 6:00 PM, the Pride will return to the court for the 2024 GLIAC Basketball Tournament as the eighth seed. They will face off against the top-seeded Grand Valley State.
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