Indiana Women's Basketball Beats Rival Purdue in Dominant Performance

Hoosiers snap 8-game losing streak against Boilermakers with 74-59 victory

Feb. 8, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team defeated their in-state rival Purdue Boilermakers 74-59 in Bloomington. The Hoosiers, led by a dominant 29-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist performance from senior Shay Ciezki, snapped an 8-game losing streak against the Boilermakers. Indiana opened the game on an 11-0 run and never looked back, showcasing improved effort and physicality on both ends of the floor.

Why it matters

This victory is an important step in the Hoosiers' rebuilding process under head coach Teri Moren. After a difficult stretch that saw the team lose 8 straight games to their rivals, this win demonstrates the team's ability to bounce back and regain the intensity and defensive identity that has defined Indiana basketball. The performance also boosts the Hoosiers' chances of securing a spot in the upcoming Big Ten Conference tournament.

The details

Indiana opened the game on an 11-0 run and led by as many as 15 points in the first half. Purdue was able to cut the deficit to just 3 points heading into the second quarter, but the Hoosiers pulled away in the second half. Senior guard Shay Ciezki led the way for Indiana with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, posting her first double-double since November. Junior center Edessa Noyan also played a key role, helping hold Purdue to just 33% shooting from the field.

  • The Hoosiers lost 8 straight games to Purdue prior to this victory.
  • Indiana and Purdue faced off on January 25, 2026 in West Lafayette, with Purdue winning that matchup.
  • This rematch took place on February 8, 2026 in Bloomington.

The players

Teri Moren

Head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team.

Lenée Beaumont

Player for the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team.

Shay Ciezki

Senior guard for the Indiana Hoosiers who scored 29 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out 8 assists in the win.

Edessa Noyan

Junior center for the Indiana Hoosiers who played a key role in holding Purdue to 33% shooting.

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What they’re saying

“You either get better or you get bitter”

— Teri Moren, Head Coach

“This has never been the standard and it never will be. The program that I committed to as a junior in high school is the same program I'm playing for.”

— Lenée Beaumont, Player

“I'm super proud of this group. It was a great team win.”

— Shay Ciezki, Senior Guard

What’s next

The Hoosiers will look to build on this momentum as they head west to take on USC on Thursday, February 13th at 10pm Eastern.

The takeaway

This victory over their in-state rival Purdue shows that the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team is regaining the physical, defensive-minded identity that has defined the program under Teri Moren. After a difficult stretch, the Hoosiers have bounced back and demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level in the Big Ten.