Purdue (18-10, 9-8) needed extra time to seal the deal, but they got the job done improving their tourney resume with a win over Rutgers Thursday evening.
After pretty much blowing it at the end of regulation Purdue buckled down to earn the win in OT. Dominque McBryde and April Wilson were clutch for the Boilers scoring all 13 points for the team. McBrdye gave Purdue the lead initially which they later forfeited to Rutgers, 64-63. Another Rutgers basket put them up three. The Scarlet Knights then missed two free throws failing to extend their lead and Purdue took advantage.