Sunday, January 3
Evanston, Ill.
4 p.m. CT
Northwestern
4-2,2-2Big Ten
63
vs
84
Michigan
7-0,2-0Big Ten
1
2
3
4
F
Michigan
28
27
16
13
84
Northwestern
13
13
20
17
63
Wildcats Drop Sunday Afternoon Contest to No. 16 Wolverines
1/3/2021 5:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern dropped a Top-25 matchup to No. 16 Michigan, 84-63, on Sunday afternoon at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Junior Sydney Wood led the way for the Wildcats with 17 points to go along with a team-high seven rebounds. Wood was also effective from the free throw line all game, finishing 9-of-10.
Senior Lindsey Pulliam also finished the afternoon in double figures, scoring 14 points while grabbing four rebounds.
Michigan opened the game on a torrid shooting run, opening the game 74-percent from the field in the first half while knocking down their first six three-point attempts of the game to open up an early lead.
The Wildcats continued to battle coming out of the break, outscoring the Wolverines 21-16 in the third quarter and 17-13 in the fourth, including a 10-0 run to close out the game.
The 'Cats especially ramped up pressure on the defensive end in the second half, forcing 20 turnovers which they converted into 19 points on the other end.
Northwestern is back in action this Wednesday, January 6, as the 'Cats travel to Madison for a showdown with Wisconsin. Tip-off from the Kohl Center is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.
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Junior Sydney Wood led the way for the Wildcats with 17 points to go along with a team-high seven rebounds. Wood was also effective from the free throw line all game, finishing 9-of-10.
Senior Lindsey Pulliam also finished the afternoon in double figures, scoring 14 points while grabbing four rebounds.
Michigan opened the game on a torrid shooting run, opening the game 74-percent from the field in the first half while knocking down their first six three-point attempts of the game to open up an early lead.
The Wildcats continued to battle coming out of the break, outscoring the Wolverines 21-16 in the third quarter and 17-13 in the fourth, including a 10-0 run to close out the game.
The 'Cats especially ramped up pressure on the defensive end in the second half, forcing 20 turnovers which they converted into 19 points on the other end.
Northwestern is back in action this Wednesday, January 6, as the 'Cats travel to Madison for a showdown with Wisconsin. Tip-off from the Kohl Center is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.
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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
Mich
NU
FG%
.630
.310
3FG%
.615
.158
FT%
.750
.667
RB
42
31
TO
20
6
STL
3
11
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
9
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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