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GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 25, EXPRESS 21 • 20 the last few games," she said. "Make sure me and coach are on the same page, in terms of running what she wants to run and wants to do, like try to get the ball inside or set some- body up for a shot." THORNTON OUT TOO Purdue is without forward Torrie Thornton, as well. The junior, who has missed the last three games with a foot injury, is out until at least the start of the Big Ten Tourna- ment on March 4. It could mean more op- portunities for freshmen Bree Horrocks and Erica Moore. "Being able to play them at the 5 and Liza (Clemons) and Whitney (Bays) more at the 4 (is an option)," Versyp said. "One, to get them reps, but also their physical pres- ence and just having that ex- perience in these next games." TOURNAMENT PROJECTION It's looking likely that the Boil- ermakers will play on the first day of the Big Ten Tourna- ment, a Wednesday this season with the expansion of the league to 14 teams. Purdue has lost 10 of its last 11 games to sink to 3-11 in the Big Ten, marking the Boil- ermakers' first los- ing record in con- ference play since 1993. Currently the 13th seed in the Big Ten, the Boilermak- ers would play No. 12 seed Wiscon- sin at 6 p.m. ET on March 4 in Hoffman Estates, Ill., if the tournament started today, although there are still two weeks remaining in the regular season. The winner would get the tourney's 5 seed the following day. Purdue's only once played on the first day of the Big Ten Tournament, when it was the seventh seed in 2010-11 de- spite a 9-7 conference record. With a 10-15 overall re- cord, this season may end up to be the worst since the 1980s. They've lost eight home games this season, including a current streak of five consecu- tive, both marking their most since 1984. j When I say "good," you say "neighbor." P097313.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Call me for your insurance needs and see how it feels to be on a #1 team. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ® CALL ME TODAY. Now that's teamwork. Trent B Johnson, Agent 249 E State Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 Bus: 765-743-9595 trentismyagent.com #1 Maryland #4 Ohio State #2 Iowa #3 Rutgers 7 p.m. BTN Sears Centre Arena Hoffman Estates, Illinois All times Eastern time PROJECTED 21ST ANNUAL WOMEN'S BIG TEN TOURNAMENT Wednesday, March 4 Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7 Sunday, March 8 :25 After :25 After 7 p.m. BTN :25 After 7 p.m. ESPN 12:30 p.m. BTN #9 Indiana #5 Minnesota :25 After #7 Nebraska 7 p.m. BTN :25 After #6 N'Western #12 Wisconsin #11 Mich. St. 7 p.m. BTN :25 After #13 Purdue #14 Penn State 12:30 BTN #8 Michigan #10 Illinois BIG TEN STANDINGS (Through Feb. 15) Team Big Ten/Pct. Overall/Pct 1. Maryland 13-0/1.000 22-2/.917 2. Iowa 12-2/.857 21-4/.840 3. Rutgers 10-4/.714 19-6/.760 4. Minnesota 9-5/.643 20-6/.769 Northwestern 9-5/.643 19-6/.760 Ohio State 9-5/.643 17-9/.654 7. Nebraska 8-6/.571 18-7/.720 8. Michigan 6-8/.429 14-11/.560 9. Indiana 4-10/.286 14-11/.560 Illinois 4-10/.286 13-13/.500 Michigan State 4-10/.286 12-13/.480 Wisconsin 4-10/.286 8-16/.333 13. PURDUE 3-11/.214 10-15/.400 14. Penn State 3-12/.200 6-20/.231 Introducing ... An updated GoldandBlack.com mobile App For the Android and iPhone at Google Play and the App Store Projections based on standings as of Feb. 16