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Purdue women's basketball defeated Purdue Northwest 118-42 in a preseason exhibition game.

Seven Boilermakers scored in double figures, led by sophomore Lana McCarthy with 16 points.

Coach Katie Gearlds highlighted the team's focus on playing fast and improving on defense.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball got its first opportunity to display its new-look program in an exhibition win against Purdue Northwest 118-42 on Monday evening at Mackey Arena.

Purdue faced a Division-II program in Purdue Northwest that finished 6-22 last season.

Sophomore Lana McCarthy scored 16 points with five rebounds and four steals to pace the Boilermakers . St. John's transfer redshirt junior Tara Daye, freshman Hila Karsh , and UNC Greensboro sophomore Nya Smith each

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