Mercedes Simmons | Purdue University Northwest Athletics
Mercedes Simmons | Purdue University Northwest Athletics
Women's Basketball falls at #8 Grand Valley State
The Purdue Northwest women's basketball team fell on the road in GLIAC action against #8 Grand Valley State on Thursday evening, 88-47.
The Basics
• Records: Purdue Northwest (5-15,1-9), #8 Grand Valley St. (18-2,9-1)
• Location: John Friend Court - Hammond, Ind.
• Attendance: 300
Inside The Numbers
• Junior Mercedes Simmons (Crystal Falls, Mich./Forest Park) led the Pride scoring 14 points and grabbed five rebounds.
• Junior Tadriana Heard (Justice, Ill./Argo) added 11 points and dished out two assists.
• Junior Dash Shaw (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point) chipped in ten points and notched two steals.
• Emily Spitzley led the Lakers with 15 points.
The Breakdown
• The Lakers started off fast in the first period of action taking a 24-11 lead.
• Grand Valley St. continued their momentum throughout the game and did not look back.
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