Purdue Falls Short in Oklahoma City

Boilermakers edged by Sooners in Elite Eight

Point guard FahKara Malone had three assists and two steals against Oklahoma on Tuesday.

Point guard FahKara Malone had three assists and two steals against Oklahoma on Tuesday.

March 31, 2009

REGIONAL FINAL

No. 1 Oklahoma 74, No. 6 Purdue 68: Courtney Paris will get the chance to back up her national championship guarantee in the Final Four.

Paris led the way with 19 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks as top-seeded Oklahoma surged ahead in the second half to beat Purdue 74-68 Tuesday night to earn the second trip to the Final Four in school history.

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