WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Penn State women’s basketball team made a strong comeback attempt, fueled by 19 points from Makenna Marisa, but fell short, 81-77, at Purdue on Wednesday night at Mackey Arena. The Lady Lions are now 9-14 overall and 3-10 in Big Ten play, while Purdue improved to 14-10 overall and 5-8 in conference.
Marisa earned her fourth 30-point game of the season, finishing with 31 points. She went 10-of-11 from the free throw line and added seven rebounds and seven assists. Shay Hagans added nine points, while Anna Camden had eight. Niya Beverley and Kayla Thomas each had eight points off the bench. Leilani Kapinus had seven points, six rebounds and four steals. Penn State shot 42 percent from the floor, including 58 percent in the fourth quarter. PSU went 15-of-16 at the free throw line.
Marisa’s four 30-point games this season are the most by a Lady Lion since Teniya Page had four such games in 2016-17.
Penn State tallied 16 steals, its most in a Big Ten game since 17 against Michigan State on February 10, 2013. Penn State forced 24 turnovers in the game.
Purdue was led by Madison Layden’s 20 points and seven rebounds. Rickie Woltman contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Abbey Ellis had 12 points and seven assists. The Boilermakers shot 52 percent from the field.
Penn State ended the first quarter on a 9-2 run, concluding on a buzzer-beater by Beverley, to hold…
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