Purdue Polytechnic - Englewood

Techies Girls Basketball Rolls Past Lafayette Jefferson, 58-30 Purdue Polytechnic Englewood improves to 2-0 with another strong defensive performance. The Purdue Polytechnic Englewood girls basketball team continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season with an impressive 58-30 victory over Lafayette Jefferson High School. The win follows the Techies' season-opening victory over Columbus East. The Techies wasted little time taking control, jumping out to a 17-3 lead after the first quarter behind an aggressive defensive effort. Purdue Poly continued to build its advantage in the second quarter, taking a commanding 31-11 lead into halftime. Lafayette Jefferson battled in the second half, but the Techies maintained control throughout, closing the game with a 16-point fourth quarter to secure the 28-point victory. Defense and rebounding were once again key factors for Purdue Poly. The Techies collected 15 steals, 22 deflections, and 39 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards. Their defensive pressure helped generate 14 points off turnovers and 20 transition points. Offensively, Purdue Poly did much of its damage inside, scoring 36 points in the paint while shooting 39% from the field. Under Head Coach Latrice Crawford, the Techies have opened the season with two convincing victories, outscoring their opponents by a combined 127-66. With a 2-0 start and a defense that continues to create opportunities, the Techies are building early momentum as they look to make their mark this season.