Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Secure Historic Victory Over Cleveland State
In a significant milestone, the Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team achieved its first-ever victory against Cleveland State at home, triumphing 80-70. The Mastodons showcased an impressive performance, shooting 51.8% from the field and establishing an early lead with a 16-5 run. Alana Nelson led the charge with 23 points, complemented by Rylee Bess's 13 points, both contributing to a commanding 21-point advantage in the second quarter.
Cleveland State attempted to close the gap with an 8-0 run in the third quarter, but the Mastodons regained control in the fourth, highlighted by Lauren Lee's pivotal three-pointer. Despite Cleveland State's strong free throw performance, the Mastodons maintained defensive pressure, limiting their opponents to 38.5% shooting overall. With this victory, Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 12-8 overall and 6-4 in Horizon League play, while Cleveland State fell to 15-6 and 5-5 in the league standings. The Mastodons are set to face Northern Kentucky next.
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