Sun Dec 29 22:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Iowa Hawkeyes Rout Purdue in Big Ten Showdown

**IOWA CITY, IA –** The No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes dominated the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday, securing an 84-63 victory in a Big Ten Conference matchup. The Hawkeyes’ success stemmed from a remarkably balanced offensive attack, with seven players scoring at least eight points. Addison O’Grady led the team with 12 points, while Sydney Affolter contributed a near triple-double with nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Ava Heiden also chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.

Iowa’s strong start saw them shoot 67% in the first quarter, establishing a 27-13 lead. They further extended their advantage with decisive runs in the second and third quarters, outscoring Purdue 15-3 and 11-0 respectively in the closing minutes of each period. The Hawkeyes’ efficient shooting continued into the final quarter, where they made 6 of their last 8 attempts. Destini Lombard led Purdue with 12 points, but the Boilermakers struggled to match Iowa’s balanced scoring and overall team effort.

The victory improves Iowa’s record to 10-3 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. Next up, they face a road game against Penn State on Wednesday followed by a home game against No. 8 Maryland on January 5th. Purdue (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten), meanwhile, travels to No. 19 Michigan State on Wednesday.

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