Lady Lions Stun Boilermakers in Overtime Thriller

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Kiyomi McMiller scored 30 points as the Penn State Lady Lions edged the Purdue Boilermakers 85-82 in overtime Wednesday night at Mackey Arena.

Penn State, which led by as many as 11 in the first half, needed a late rally to force the extra period. The Lady Lions sealed the Big Ten win at the free-throw line, going 22 for 28 overall. McMiller added nine assists.

Purdue’s Kiki Smith led all scorers with 24 points, and Tara Daye added 21. The Boilermakers forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 21 points, but shot just 5 for 26 from three-point range.

Penn State improved to 8-15. Purdue fell to 11-12. Attendance was 3,712.