INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Oregon Ducks used a dominant first half to build an insurmountable lead and cruised to an 82-64 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

A crowd of 6,587 watched the Ducks improve to 21-11 overall, while Purdue dropped to 12-17.

The most important part of the game was Oregon’s explosive start, which effectively decided the contest by halftime. The Ducks raced out to a 21-12 lead after the first quarter and then delivered a knockout blow in the second, outscoring the Boilermakers 26-12 to take a commanding 47-24 advantage into the break. Purdue never recovered from that early deficit, as Oregon’s lead never dipped below 15 points in the second half.

Katie Fiso led all scorers with 20 points for Oregon, adding four assists in 33 minutes. Ehis Etute provided a major spark off the bench with 16 points, two blocks and relentless activity on the glass. Mia Jacobs added 14 points, and Sofia Bell chipped in five points, three assists and a block while orchestrating the offense.

For Purdue, Lana McCarthy came off the bench to score a team-high 14 points in just 17 minutes. Tara Daye and Hila Karsh each contributed 11 points, while McKenna Layden finished with nine points and three assists.

The game was a rematch from just a week prior, when Oregon edged Purdue 71-65 on the Boilermakers’ home floor. This time, the Ducks left no doubt, controlling the tempo and the paint from the opening tip. Oregon’s defensive pressure forced Purdue into a stagnant offense for the first 20 minutes, holding the Boilermakers to 24 points on 12 points in each of the first two quarters.

Purdue showed some life after halftime, scoring 25 points in the third quarter behind more aggressive play from McCarthy and Karsh, who hit a pair of three-pointers in the period. However, every Purdue run was answered by the Ducks, primarily through Fiso’s steady playmaking and Etute’s interior finishing. Oregon maintained its composure and a double-digit margin throughout the final quarter to secure the comfortable win.

The game was part of a Big Ten event and saw Oregon outperform its pregame expectations as a 10.5-point favorite. The combined score of 146 fell under the projected total. The Ducks will face a quick turnaround, traveling to face Maryland on Thursday. Purdue’s season continues as it looks to regroup from its fourth loss in the last five games.