LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky women’s basketball team delivered a commanding defensive performance Tuesday night, overwhelming Purdue 76-35 at Rupp Arena to remain undefeated on the season.

The Wildcats improved to 6-0, while the Boilermakers fell to an even 2-2.

Kentucky’s defense was the story from the opening tip, setting a suffocating tone that Purdue never solved. The Wildcats built a 23-13 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 44-26 by halftime. The Boilermakers’ offense completely stalled after the break, managing just nine points in the second half. They were held to five points in the third quarter and a mere four in the fourth.

The statistical disparity was stark. Purdue shot a frigid 20 percent from the field, making just 13 of 65 attempts. They were only marginally better from three-point range, hitting 3 of 19. Kentucky, by contrast, shot 41.3 percent overall and connected on 11 of 30 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats also excelled at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 attempts.

Kentucky’s dominance was fueled by a balanced scoring attack and a formidable interior presence. Clara Strack, a 6-foot-5 center from Buffalo, New York, and Jordan Obi each scored 17 points to lead all scorers. Strack added five of Kentucky’s 10 blocked shots. Tonie Morgan of Tallahassee, Florida, facilitated the offense with 11 points and six assists, while Amelia Hassett of New South Wales, Australia, also chipped in 11 points. Teonni Key, a 6-foot-4 forward from Cary, North Carolina, contributed six points, three assists and three blocks.

Purdue’s offensive struggles were team-wide, with no player reaching double figures until the final minutes. Guard Tara Daye of Newark, New Jersey, finished with 10 points. The Boilermakers turned the ball over nine times, leading to 13 points for Kentucky, while the Wildcats committed only six turnovers.

The game was never in doubt after the first period, as Kentucky’s defensive pressure and efficient scoring proved too much for the visiting Boilermakers. A crowd of 4,625 watched the Wildcats cruise to their sixth consecutive victory to open the season.

Kentucky next travels to face rival Louisville on Saturday. Purdue returns home to host Miami (Ohio) on Sunday.