Iowa City, Iowa – Addison O’Grady delivered a strong performance with 12 points, contributing to No. 24 Iowa’s impressive 84-63 victory over Purdue on Sunday. Notably, this match showcased a unique scoring dynamic as only two players from either team reached double figures.

O’Grady converted on 4 of 7 shooting attempts and was successful on 4 of 6 shots from the free-throw line, helping the Hawkeyes improve to a record of 10-3 overall and 1-1 within the Big Ten. Iowa’s scoring distribution was remarkably balanced, with five players finishing with nine points each and one adding eight points to the tally. Among those, Sydney Affolter not only scored nine points but also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists, while Ava Heiden matched the nine-point mark along with eight rebounds.

Destini Lombard stood out for Purdue, providing 12 points in the team’s effort, which brought their record to 7-6 and 0-2 in conference play.

The Hawkeyes showcased their offensive prowess in the first quarter, shooting an impressive 67%, with contributions coming from seven different players, leading to a 27-13 advantage. Iowa extended their lead at halftime by outscoring Purdue 15-3 in the last four and a half minutes of the second quarter, resulting in a commanding 50-32 score at the break, thanks to five players chipping in during that scoring burst.

In the third quarter, Iowa continued their momentum by dominating the final moments of the period, managing an 11-0 run over the last three and a half minutes. The fourth quarter also saw the Hawkeyes capitalize, as they made 6 of their last 8 attempts from the field.

Looking ahead, Iowa is set to face Penn State in an away game on Wednesday, followed by a home matchup against No. 8 Maryland on January 5. Meanwhile, Purdue is scheduled to challenge No. 19 Michigan State on Wednesday as well.