Oregon Pulls Away From Purdue in Big Ten Tournament Opener

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Oregon used a dominant first half and superior free-throw shooting to defeat Purdue 82-64 in a Big Ten women’s basketball tournament game Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Ducks built a 47-24 halftime lead behind a 26-point second quarter and never looked back. Oregon went 27 for 29 from the foul line, while Purdue struggled, making just 6 of 13.

Katie Fiso led Oregon with 20 points. Ehis Etute added 16 points and Mia Jacobs scored 14. Lana McCarthy paced Purdue with 14 points.

Oregon improved to 21-11. Purdue’s season ended at 12-17.