GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 24 • 14
April Wilson 25
G • 5-7 • So.
The hard knock
Wilson took to
the head against
Nebraska might
have left her a little
hampered in Purdue's
preparation for the
Big Ten Tournament.
Against Iowa in Indianapolis, she
wasn't at the top of her game, turn-
ing the ball over six times — she did
have seven assists as well — twice
doing so on entry passes that came
after Purdue had set up plays during
a prior timeout. The Boilers had won
the previous six by keeping turnovers
down, but not against the Hawkeyes.
Courtney Moses
15
G • 5-6 • Sr.
Moses tried to shoot
the Boilermakers
into the semifinals of
the tourney, but her
three-point shot was
unfortunately off late
in the loss to the Hawkeyes. She hit
3-of-9 triples. But Moses has been
on a tear lately, scoring 24 or more
in four straight games. She's been
extremely active offensively, racing
through screens to try to get open in
the half court. But she's very effectice
on the break, where her quickness
allows her to get to the hoop or open
on the line.
Dee Dee
Williams 20
F • 6-0 • Sr.
Although Williams
missed a couple
open shots, she
had a very good all-
around game against
the Hawkeyes, with
six points, seven
rebounds and a couple assists. It's
the kind of production Williams is
capable of turning in. Her jumper
will come and go, but keeping oppo-
nents at least reasonably honest in
their defense is a must. Against the
Hawkeyes, she missed a pair of jump-
ers that could have meant a differ-
ence in the end.
Liza Clemons 23
F • 6-2 • Jr.
Clemons proved
tough for the
Hawkeyes to handle
inside, especially in
the first half, when
foul trouble kept
Iowa's posts on the
bench. Her 14 points
were her highest output since she
had the same in a game against Ohio
State about a month earlier. As the
season has gone on, Clemons has
improved on catching in the post
and immediately making a move to
the basket, rather than hesitating
before getting to the hoop.
Camille Redmon
42
C • 6-4 • Jr.
Redmon is Purdue's
most improved player
and she showed
it again against
Iowa, scoring four
points with a couple
rebounds and three blocks, the lat-
ter the most critical; it caused the
Hawkeyes difficulties on the inside.
But foul trouble, which has been
an issue at times during Redmon's
career, again was. Her four fouls lim-
ited her to only 11 minutes and kept
her from being as effective as needed
late in the game, when the Hawkeyes
dominated the paint.
Gold and Black's Women's Hoops Lineup
The
Starters
Whitney Bays
32
F • 6-2 • Jr.
Bays streak of games
with exactly 10
rebounds has hit six,
as she hit the mark
against the Hawkeyes.
She's averaging a
double-double dur-
ing the stretch, at 11.3 points and 10
boards. The scoring could stand to
go up, and probably will next season
after Bays has had a full year playing
pain-free for the first time in years.
But for now, Bays is a double-double
player who gives the Boilermakers a
huge boost from the bench.
Hayden Hamby
10
G • 5-7 • So.
Hamby only played
late against Iowa, after
it looked as though
the game was out of
reach. But she kept it
at least a bit interest-
ing, hitting a couple of long three-
pointers in the final minute. Minutes
aren't going to come often in the
postseason, not with Moses playing
nearly a full 40 minutes per game.
Hamby will have to take advantage
of the few chances she gets.
Bridget Perry 13
F • 6-2 • Fr.
Purdue was called for
six charges against
Iowa, one coming
when Perry barreled
into the lane while
trying to make a
pass to Bays on a fast
break. It was a critical
call, keeping the Boilermakers from
an easy two when they really needed
points to hold off Iowa. Perry has a
tendency, at times, to charge too
hard to the hoop, needing to pull up
for a 10-footer rather than potentially
be called for a charge.
Torrie
Thornton 4
F • 6-0 • So.
Thornton played
only one first-half
minute against the
Hawkeyes, as Purdue
went with its three
primary post players.
Thornton's athleticism
can be a plus, particularly against
opponents who have quick front-
court players. But Thornton needs
to focus primary on defense and
rebounding, and let scoring come on
putbacks and other shots near the
hoop.
The
Reserves
Deep Bench
Joslyn Massey 21
F • 6-0 • So.
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KK Houser 22
G • 5-6 • Sr. (5)
On The
Shelf
— Kyle Charters
Ashley Morrissette
1
G • 5-9 • Fr.
