Purdue Polytechnic - Englewood

Techies Girls Basketball Opens Season with Dominant 69-36 Win Over Columbus East INDIANAPOLIS — The Purdue Polytechnic Englewood girls basketball team opened its 2026-27 season in impressive fashion Tuesday night, November 3, cruising to a 69-36 victory over Columbus East. The Techies were led by senior standout Te'Asia Briscoe, who turned in a dominant performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Briscoe, an Indiana Junior All-Star selection last season, shot 11-of-19 from the field, including three three-pointers. Amelia Story provided a huge spark from beyond the arc, knocking down five three-pointers on her way to 18 points, while adding four assists. Ja'Nyiah Rogers rounded out the double-digit scorers with 15 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals. The Techies took control early, building a 28-18 halftime advantage before exploding for 25 points in the third quarter, outscoring Columbus East 25-9 to put the game out of reach. Defensively, Purdue Poly created problems all night, forcing 24 turnovers and collecting 18 steals. The Techies capitalized on those opportunities, scoring 28 points off turnovers while shooting an impressive 47.4% from three-point range. Under Head Coach Latrice Crawford, the Techies showed a balanced attack, strong defensive pressure, and plenty of offensive firepower in their season opener. It was a great start to the season for Purdue Polytechnic Englewood as the Techies look to build on the momentum of an impressive opening-night victory.