Purdue Women’s Basketball winning streak continues

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Purdue women’s basketball earned its third straight win to open the season, defeating Southeast Missouri State 73-50 on Tuesday.

Hannah Wickstrom led the Boilermakers with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists. Jelena Bulajić and Taylor Henderson added 14 points each.

Purdue coach Katie Gearlds said a defensive play can help the team turn things around when its offense starts slowly.

“I think one big defensive play is what kind of will turn the corner for us,” Gearlds said. “It’s just kind of been that way, whether it’s someone standing their ground, taking a charge, or someone shooting a gap or working a rebound and pushing in transition. And we’re not afraid to make the extra pass in those moments.”

Purdue hosts Samford at noon Sunday, Nov. 15, at Mackey Arena.