"In their last game, Purdue picked up a 72-57 win against Rutgers. The Boilermakers were led by Kiki Smith, who finished with 17 points, six assists and four steals, while Madison Layden added 15 points and four assists. With a final score of 80-67, Iowa defeated Nebraska the last time out. Ava Heiden led the team (27 PTS, 11 REB, 3 BLK, 80.00 FG%)."
"Purdue has a -23 scoring differential, putting up 69.9 points per game (114th in college basketball) and giving up 70.8 (308th in college basketball). Tara Daye leads the Boilermakers, recording 12.2 points per game (460th in the nation). Iowa outscores opponents by 13.6 points per game (posting 79.3 points per game, 21st in college basketball, and allowing 65.7 per outing, 210th in college basketball) and has a +340 scoring differential."
Purdue (12-13) hosts No. 13 Iowa (20-5) at Mackey Arena on February 19, 2026, with tipoff at 7 p.m. ET. Purdue beat Rutgers 72-57, led by Kiki Smith (17 points, six assists, four steals) and Madison Layden (15 points, four assists). Iowa defeated Nebraska 80-67, led by Ava Heiden (27 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, 80.00 FG%). Purdue averages 69.9 points and allows 70.8, producing a -23 scoring differential. Iowa averages 79.3 points and allows 65.7, producing a +13.6 margin and a +340 scoring differential. Heiden averages 16.8 points per game.
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