WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS SEASON OPENER AT PURDUE

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – IU Indy held a five-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but Purdue rallied late to hand the Jaguars an 81-73 loss in Monday night's season opener at Mackey Arena. The Jaguars came out firing, scoring 24 points in the first quarter and making five three-pointers to take a 24-15 lead. IU Indy stayed in front through halftime, 38-33, and carried a 57-52 advantage into the final period. Olivia Smith led IU Indy with 16 points, while Destini Craig added 15 and Hailey Smith scored 14. Reagan Sipla chipped in 11 points, including three first-quarter three-pointers. The...