Northwestern University Athletics
Monday, February 10
Evanston, IL
8 p.m.
Northwestern
20-3,10-2Big Ten
85
vs
55
Michigan State
11-12,4-8Big Ten
1
2
3
4
F
Michigan St.
14
14
8
19
55
Northwestern
24
23
19
19
85
Photo by: Stephen J. Carrera
Burton's Career Night Propels #19 'Cats Past Spartans, 85-55
2/10/2020 9:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 19 Northwestern knocked down Michigan State, 85-55, their third game in a row with over 80 points and their largest margin of victory in conference play this season.
This brings the Wildcats to 10-2 in conference and 20-3 overall, tied for the most wins in Big Ten with Iowa and Maryland. They moved up to 19th in the most recent national rankings.
Sophomore Veronica Burton shone on offense and defense, with career-highs of 23 points and 11 rebounds, her first career double-double. Junior Lindsey Pulliam led the team with 31 points, her second game this season with 30 or more. She is nnow the fastest player in Northwestern history to reach 1500 career points.
The Wildcats got off to an early lead in the first quarter with a 17-0 run, with scoring drives led by Pulliam and Burton. By the end of the half Pulliam led the team with 19 and the 'Cats had a comfortable lead, 47-28.
Defense was also on display during the first half. Northwestern scored 19 points off 12 forced turnovers and four 'Cats grabbed a steal. Sophomore Sydney Wood contributed two steals along with six rebounds.
Northwestern ended the third quarter with a 19-4 run, extending their lead to 30 points that they would never relinquish. The 'Cats outscored the Spartans with 40 points in the paint and a 90.9 free throw percentage.
Thursday, the Wildcats will travel to Ann Arbor for a rematch against Michigan. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
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This brings the Wildcats to 10-2 in conference and 20-3 overall, tied for the most wins in Big Ten with Iowa and Maryland. They moved up to 19th in the most recent national rankings.
Sophomore Veronica Burton shone on offense and defense, with career-highs of 23 points and 11 rebounds, her first career double-double. Junior Lindsey Pulliam led the team with 31 points, her second game this season with 30 or more. She is nnow the fastest player in Northwestern history to reach 1500 career points.
The Wildcats got off to an early lead in the first quarter with a 17-0 run, with scoring drives led by Pulliam and Burton. By the end of the half Pulliam led the team with 19 and the 'Cats had a comfortable lead, 47-28.
Defense was also on display during the first half. Northwestern scored 19 points off 12 forced turnovers and four 'Cats grabbed a steal. Sophomore Sydney Wood contributed two steals along with six rebounds.
Northwestern ended the third quarter with a 19-4 run, extending their lead to 30 points that they would never relinquish. The 'Cats outscored the Spartans with 40 points in the paint and a 90.9 free throw percentage.
Thursday, the Wildcats will travel to Ann Arbor for a rematch against Michigan. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
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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!
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Team Stats
MSU
NU
FG%
.306
.419
3FG%
.250
.368
FT%
.909
.727
RB
43
48
TO
16
4
STL
2
7
Game Leaders
Pts
31
FGM
9
3FGM
3
FTM
10
Pts
23
FGM
9
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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