Northwestern University Athletics
Tuesday, December 31
Evanston, IL
4 p.m.
Northwestern
12-1,2-0Big Ten
81
vs
58
#12 Maryland
10-3,1-1Big Ten
1
2
3
4
F
Maryland
6
17
13
22
58
Northwestern
18
16
26
21
81
Photo by: S. J. Carrera, Inc.
Wildcats Knock Off No. 12 Maryland in Rout at Welsh-Ryan
12/31/2019 6:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern toppled No. 12 Maryland, 81-58, in Tuesday afternoon's game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in a resounding rout.
The Wildcats improved to 12-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten while earning their first ranked win of the season. The win was the Wildcats' best ranked victory since defeating No. 5 Ohio State on Jan. 14, 2016.
The 'Cats knocked off the Terrapins for the first time in program history and handed Maryland their worst loss in conference since they joined the Big Ten ahead of the 2015 season.
In the first half, the Wildcats outpaced the Terrapins, 34-23. Lindsey Pulliam led the 'Cats with nine points. Sophomore Veronica Burton was a close second with eight points and two rebounds.
In the second half, Pulliam and Burton each scored 15 points. Pulliam had seven rebounds and three assists while Burton had two rebounds.
Overall, Pulliam led the Wildcats with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Burton was right behind her with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and six steals. Pulliam went 10-10 from the free throw line while Burton was 14-15 from the charity stripe.
Seniors Abi Scheid and Abbie Wolf also impressed. Scheid had 12 points and three assists while Wolf had 10 points and six rebounds.
Chicago's Big Ten Team let No. 12 Maryland score only 58 points, 28 below their season average of 86 points per game.
The 'Cats will be back in action on Sunday as they host Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. on BTN.
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The Wildcats improved to 12-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten while earning their first ranked win of the season. The win was the Wildcats' best ranked victory since defeating No. 5 Ohio State on Jan. 14, 2016.
The 'Cats knocked off the Terrapins for the first time in program history and handed Maryland their worst loss in conference since they joined the Big Ten ahead of the 2015 season.
In the first half, the Wildcats outpaced the Terrapins, 34-23. Lindsey Pulliam led the 'Cats with nine points. Sophomore Veronica Burton was a close second with eight points and two rebounds.
In the second half, Pulliam and Burton each scored 15 points. Pulliam had seven rebounds and three assists while Burton had two rebounds.
Overall, Pulliam led the Wildcats with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Burton was right behind her with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and six steals. Pulliam went 10-10 from the free throw line while Burton was 14-15 from the charity stripe.
Seniors Abi Scheid and Abbie Wolf also impressed. Scheid had 12 points and three assists while Wolf had 10 points and six rebounds.
Chicago's Big Ten Team let No. 12 Maryland score only 58 points, 28 below their season average of 86 points per game.
The 'Cats will be back in action on Sunday as they host Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. on BTN.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
Team Stats
MD
NU
FG%
.305
.440
3FG%
.222
.500
FT%
.818
.816
RB
42
29
TO
24
13
STL
6
12
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
10
Pts
23
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
14
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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