Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcats Look to Rebound In Final Game of BTI Invite
12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 20, 2011
Northwestern (9-2) vs. North Dakota State (2-10)
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Cox Pavilion • 7 p.m. CT
Gametracker: Tournament Website
In-game Twitter updates: @NU_SportsLIVE
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-- After suffering just its second loss of the season, Northwestern looks to bounce back with a strong performance against North Dakota State in the final game of the 2011 BTI Invitational in Las Vegas. Tip is set for 7 p.m. CT tonight. Fans can follow the action via Gametracker at www.unlvrebels.com or via Twitter @NU_SportsLIVE.
Following the tournament, Northwestern returns home for the holiday but jumps right back into action on Dec. 27 when it hosts Toledo at 6 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats open the Big Ten season following that game as they travel to Iowa for a 6 p.m. (note: time change from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.) contest on Dec. 30.
Opponent Profile
North Dakota State
2011-12 Record: 2-10
Series History: First Meeting
Last Meeting: First Meeting
Noting Northwestern...
Winning Ways
This year's senior class of Allison Mocchi and Brittany Orban are the winningest group of Wildcats since 1996-97. The two have been an integral part of the Wildcats' renaissance, posting 53 victories since the 2008-09 season. Over the past three seasons (including the current year), head coach Joe McKeown has guided the Wildcats to a combined 46 victories.
Morgan Jones Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week...Again!
Morgan Jones was once again named the Big Ten's Freshman of the Week after a pair of solid performances in NU's two victories over Morgan State and UNLV. Jones averaged 19.0 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals while picking up her fourth such nod.
`Tis The Season For Charitable Acts
Northwestern turned in a season-best 20-of-21 (95 percent) effort from the charity stripe against UNLV (12/18/11). For their effort, the 'Cats moved into 5th in the Big Ten (up from 11th two weeks ago), connecting on 72.7 percent of their attempts.
Wildcats In The RPI
In the most recent edition of Collegiate Basketball News' RPI (Rating Percentage Index) report, Northwestern ranks 9th in the nation and is the highest ranked Big Ten school.
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