The Purdue Northwest Women's Basketball team delivered a thrilling double-overtime victory on Saturday afternoon, outlasting Indianapolis 84-77 in a hard-fought home contest.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (2-7, 0-2 GLIAC), Indianapolis (0-9, 0-3 GLVC)
• Location: PNW Fitness & Recreation Center – Hammond, Indiana
• Attendance: 200

Inside The Numbers

• PNW shot 28-of-62 (45.2%) from the field, 10-of-27 (37.0%) from three, and 18-of-19 (94.7%) at the free-throw line.
• Indianapolis finished 28-of-65 (43.1%) overall, 4-of-20 (20.0%) from beyond the arc, and 17-of-20 (85.0%) at the line.
• The Pride totaled 34 rebounds, 30 points in the paint, 9 second-chance points, 4 fast-break points, and 16 points off turnovers.
• UIndy recorded 34 rebounds, 38 points in the paint, 19 second-chance points, 2 fast-break points, and 12 points off turnovers.
• Sophomore Riley Milausnic (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) led all scorers with 28 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including four three-pointers, while adding four steals.
• Senior Alyssa Cole (Nashville, Ill./Nashville Community) posted a double-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, knocking down four shots from deep.
• Sophomore Ciara Sims (Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider) added 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting with seven rebounds and two assists.
• Sophomore Cameryn Phillips (Aurora, Ill./Example Academy) contributed six points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals.
• Indianapolis was led by Patricia Chikamba's 24 points and seven rebounds, while Autumn Rucker added 23 points off the bench.

The Breakdown

• Indianapolis controlled the early tempo, taking a 17-15 lead after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 31-24 at halftime behind efficient interior scoring.
• PNW responded out of the break with an 18-point third quarter, using improved ball movement and perimeter shooting to trim the deficit to three.
• The Pride continued their surge in the fourth, outscoring UIndy 20-17 to force overtime.
• Both teams traded baskets in the first overtime, with Milausnic and Cole delivering key shots to keep the game tied after five extra minutes.
• PNW seized control in the second overtime, shooting 4-of-5 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 at the free-throw line to pull away.
• Defensive pressure and timely steals helped the Pride limit Indianapolis to six points in the final overtime period.
• PNW finished the game with 10 made three-pointers and just one missed free throw, proving decisive in the double-overtime win.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest returns to action as it continues its homestand when they host Thomas More in non-conference action on Saturday, December 20. Tip-off is set for 1:00 PM CT at John Friend Court located in the Fitness and Recreation Center in Hammond, Indiana.