Katie Gearlds and the Purdue Boilermakers took care of business in the official season opener, defeating the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 79-69.
Fans were understandably anxious to see how the new look Boilermakers would perform with a massive roster turnover, different playing style, and a brand new head coach. It was a huge step in the right direction after a dumpster fire of a season last year.
In her Division I coaching debut, Katie Gearlds has now secured her first career win as the leader of this Purdue women’s basketball program.
Although it was just one game, Purdue has a few glaring weaknesses that they will be poised to improve on as the year continues.