The Purdue Northwest Women's Basketball team put together a strong three-quarter effort but were outscored late, falling 55-46 to Davenport Saturday afternoon in GLIAC action at the PNW Fitness & Recreation Center.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (3-19, 1-13 GLIAC), Davenport (7-15, 5-9 GLIAC)
• Location: PNW Fitness & Recreation Center – Hammond, Indiana
• Attendance: 100

Inside The Numbers

• Purdue Northwest shot 15-of-49 (30.6%) from the field, 4-of-15 (26.7%) from three-point range, and 12-of-17 (70.6%) from the free-throw line.
• Davenport finished 17-of-54 (31.5%) from the floor, 5-of-21 (23.8%) from beyond the arc, and 16-of-22 (72.7%) at the line.
• Davenport held a 41-35 rebounding edge and scored eight second-chance points.
• The Pride scored 16 points in the paint and added six fast-break points.
• The Panthers recorded 22 points in the paint and 12 points off turnovers.
• Senior Alyssa Cole (Nashville, Ill./Nashville Community) led all scorers with 23 points, adding seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
• Sophomore Riley Milausnic (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) contributed seven points and five rebounds, while sophomore Caley Strahan (Kankakee, Ill./Bishop McNamara Catholic) added six points on a perfect 4-of-4 effort from the free-throw line.
• Davenport was paced by Nevaeh Williams with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Maddie Geers posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 boards.

The Breakdown

• Purdue Northwest set the tone early, holding Davenport to 11 first-quarter points and taking a 15-11 lead after one.
• Both teams traded baskets in the second quarter, with the Pride matching Davenport point-for-point to head into halftime tied at 30-30.
• The third quarter remained tightly contested as Purdue Northwest edged ahead 43-41 entering the final period.
• Davenport took control in the fourth quarter, holding the Pride scoreless from the field and outscoring them 17-3 to secure the 55-46 victory.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest continues GLIAC play as they host Michigan Tech on Thursday, February12. Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM CT at the Fitness and Recreation Center in Hammonnd, Indiana and it will be First Responders Night.