Huskies struggle in third quarter after halftime lead, fall to Purdue on the road

Senior guard Myia Starks awaits at the top of the key Nov. 5 during NIU's home loss to Harvard at the Convocation Center.

DeKALB — Women’s basketball fell short of an upset Sunday against Purdue University, losing 68-63. The Boilermakers scored 21 points in the third quarter to gain control of the game after a halftime lead by the Huskies.

NIU was led by redshirt senior guard Courtney Woods, scoring 16 points while leading the team with four assists. Woods was the only player for the Huskies to score in double figures, although every Huskie who saw playing time contributed in scoring.