The Purdue Northwest Women's Basketball team endured a difficult shooting night on Thursday evening, falling 72-42 to Davenport in GLIAC action.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (3-10, 1-4 GLIAC), Davenport (4-9, 2-3 GLIAC)
• Location: DU Student Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Attendance: 92

Inside The Numbers

• Purdue Northwest shot 15-of-55 (27.3%) from the field, 3-of-22 (13.6%) from three-point range, and 9-of-16 (56.3%) from the free-throw line.
• Davenport finished 27-of-66 (40.9%) overall, 9-of-24 (37.5%) from beyond the arc, and 9-of-14 (64.3%) at the line.
• Both teams pulled down 43 rebounds, but Davenport capitalized with 18 second-chance points compared to three for the Pride.
• PNW recorded 20 points in the paint, 11 points off turnovers, and 11 bench points.
• Davenport scored 34 points in the paint and turned 22 Purdue Northwest turnovers into 27 points.
• Senior Alyssa Cole (Nashville, Ill./Nashville Community) led Purdue Northwest with 21 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 6-of-15 from the field and 3-of-9 from three-point range.
• Sophomore Nadia Clayton (Schererville, Ind./Lake Central) added seven points off the bench during the game.
• Davenport was led by Anna Axtell with 17 points, followed by Nevaeh Williams with 15 and Ellie Toney with 10.

The Breakdown

• Davenport opened the game with steady offense and built a 17-11 lead after the first quarter.
• The Pride remained competitive defensively in the second period, but struggled to find rhythm offensively and trailed 34-22 at halftime.
• Purdue Northwest endured a tough third quarter, shooting 1-of-16 from the field, as Davenport extended the margin to 48-28.
• The Pride showed improved energy in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 points, but Davenport closed the game with a 24-point final period to seal the win.
• The contest featured no ties or lead changes, with Davenport maintaining control throughout the evening.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest continues their GLIAC road trip when they travel to take on #1 Grand Valley State on Saturday, January 10. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM CT in Allendale, Michigan.