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Pulliam Wins ESPNW and Big Ten Player of the Week
2/24/2020 12:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern junior guard Lindsey Pulliam was named ESPNW Player of the Week and Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday.
Pulliam averaged 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in wins for the Wildcats over Rutgers and Wisconsin, while shooting 62% from the field and 67% from three (6-9). Pulliam scored 25+ points for her eighth and ninth time respectively this season and in back-to-back games for the first time.
Her five assists in both games tied a career-high and her 13 made field goals against Wisconsin tied a career-high.
The Silver Spring, Md. native is averaging 19.3 points per game, the third-best mark in the Big Ten. It currently ranks 11th all-time in program history for single-season scoring average.
Northwestern has won seven straight games and has two left in the Big Ten regular season, starting with a trip to Ohio State tomorrow. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. CT on BTN.
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Pulliam averaged 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in wins for the Wildcats over Rutgers and Wisconsin, while shooting 62% from the field and 67% from three (6-9). Pulliam scored 25+ points for her eighth and ninth time respectively this season and in back-to-back games for the first time.
Her five assists in both games tied a career-high and her 13 made field goals against Wisconsin tied a career-high.
The Silver Spring, Md. native is averaging 19.3 points per game, the third-best mark in the Big Ten. It currently ranks 11th all-time in program history for single-season scoring average.
Northwestern has won seven straight games and has two left in the Big Ten regular season, starting with a trip to Ohio State tomorrow. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. CT 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!
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