Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, January 21
Minneapolis
12:00 PM CT
Northwestern
47
at
79
Minnesota
Women's Basketball Falls to Minnesota, 79-47
1/21/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 21, 2001
EVANSTON, ILL. - The Minnesota Gophers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (4-13, 0-7) 79-47 Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Gophers (8-9, 1-5) made their first eight baskets of the game to take an early 18-9 lead. Minnesota continued to build its lead, heading into the half up by 18 points (42-24).
Minnesota started the second half strong, scoring two quick baskets to increase the lead. The Gophers never looked back as they cruised to the victory.
Lindsay Whalen scored a career-high 31 points to lead the Gophers. Natalie Will led Northwestern with 11 points.
Northwestern returns to action on Thursday when they host the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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