No. 21 'Cats Host Illinois for Thursday Night Showdown

NORTHWESTERN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: GAMEDAY INFORMATION
DATE	Opponent	TIME	LOCATION	Live Stats	Live Stream	Radio
Thursday, Jan. 21	Illinois	6 p.m. CT	Welsh-Ryan Arena Evanston, Ill.	Live Stats	Big Ten Network+	WNUR Sports
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EVANSTON, Ill. - No. 21 Northwestern (7-2, 5-2 B1G) looks to extend its three-game win streak as it welcomes Illinois (2-6, 0-5 B1G) to Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on Big Ten Network+.

Last time out, the Wildcats picked up a road win over Penn State behind 19 points and five steals from junior Veronica Burton. Lindsey Pulliam (17 points and eight rebounds) and Sydney Wood (13 points on 6-of-9 shooting) also scored double figures.

Northwestern continues an incredible season on both sides of the ball, leading the country with a +12.44 turnover margin. The 'Cats are also fifth in the nation with a 1.60 assist-to-turnover ratio.

The 'Cats defeated Illinois in both of their matchups last season taking the first 77-50 on the road and the second by a score of 75-58, thanks to 17 points from Lindsey Pulliam and 13 points from Veronica Burton. The latter clinched a Big Ten regular season title for Northwestern, its first since 1990.

The Wildcats lead the all time series 45-34 over the Illini, including victories in their last 10 matchups dating back to 2014.

No. 21 'Cats Host Illinois for Thursday Night Showdown

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Players Mentioned

Veronica Burton

Lindsey Pulliam

Sydney Wood

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