Northwestern University Athletics
Saturday, November 23
Evanston, Ill.
12 p.m. CT
Northwestern
1-3,0-0Big Ten
50
vs
75
Harvard
6-1,0-0Ivy League
1
2
3
4
F
Harvard
16
26
15
18
75
Northwestern
13
13
16
8
50
Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics
Harvard Stymies Northwestern, 75-50
11/23/2024 3:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Walsh leads ‘Cats with 13 points
EVANSTON, Ill. (November 23, 2024) – Harvard (6-1) held Northwestern (1-3) to just 35 percent shooting and forced 18 turnovers as it dealt the Wildcats a 75-50 defeat this afternoon inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
How It Happened
Northwestern looked to get off to a quick start, as a Grace Sullivan fast break bucket staked the 'Cats to a 4-2 edge with four minutes gone. The Wildcats would hold the visitors without a make from the field for a 4:25 span during the opening frame, a drought that was broken by an Elena Rodriguez triple that put the Crimson on top, 7-4. Casey Harter and Xamiya Walton connected from beyond the arc on consecutive trips, with the latter's trey pulling the 'Cats within two, 14-12, as Harvard went on to hold a 16-13 edge at the end of the first quarter.
After seeing Harvard build a nine-point lead, 26-17, with 6:08 remaining in the first half, Harter drilled her second three of the day to trim the gap to six, 28-22. Following two Caileigh Walsh makes at the charity stripe, the Crimson used a 10-0 run to create separation, ultimately taking a 42-26 lead into the break.
Northwestern continued to battle in the second half. Back-to-back scores by Walsh closed the margin to 48-38, before Taylor Williams muscled up an attempt inside to get the 'Cats back within single digits, 48-40, just past the midway point of the third quarter.
Harvard answered back with seven unanswered points, establishing a 55-40 advantage on the way to securing its third road win of the season.
Gallery: (11-23-2024) Women's Basketball vs. Harvard
Inside The Box Score
- Walsh led Northwestern on the afternoon, finishing with 13 points (5-11 FGs, 3-4 FTs), one block, and a pair of steals.
- Walsh is now 19 points shy of 1,000 for her collegiate career.
- Williams added nine points (4-10 FGs, 1-3 FTs), five rebounds, and two blocks, while Harter chipped in eight points (2-4 FGs, 2-3 3FGs, 2-2 FTs) and collected three rebounds.
- Northwestern bottled up Harmoni Turner, who came into the day averaging just shy of 24 points per game, holding the dynamic guard to only eight points (2-14 FGs, 1-6 3FGs, 3-3 FTs).
- Elena Rodriguez paced Harvard with a game-high 17 points (7-11 FGs, 2-5 3FGs, 1-2 FTs).
- The Crimson finished the day with a 46-26 rebounding edge and owned a 19-4 advantage in second-chance points.
Up Next
Northwestern hits the road for the first time in the 2024-25 season when it makes the short trip south down Sheridan Road to matchup with Loyola Chicago on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m. inside Gentile Arena.
How It Happened
Northwestern looked to get off to a quick start, as a Grace Sullivan fast break bucket staked the 'Cats to a 4-2 edge with four minutes gone. The Wildcats would hold the visitors without a make from the field for a 4:25 span during the opening frame, a drought that was broken by an Elena Rodriguez triple that put the Crimson on top, 7-4. Casey Harter and Xamiya Walton connected from beyond the arc on consecutive trips, with the latter's trey pulling the 'Cats within two, 14-12, as Harvard went on to hold a 16-13 edge at the end of the first quarter.
After seeing Harvard build a nine-point lead, 26-17, with 6:08 remaining in the first half, Harter drilled her second three of the day to trim the gap to six, 28-22. Following two Caileigh Walsh makes at the charity stripe, the Crimson used a 10-0 run to create separation, ultimately taking a 42-26 lead into the break.
Northwestern continued to battle in the second half. Back-to-back scores by Walsh closed the margin to 48-38, before Taylor Williams muscled up an attempt inside to get the 'Cats back within single digits, 48-40, just past the midway point of the third quarter.
Harvard answered back with seven unanswered points, establishing a 55-40 advantage on the way to securing its third road win of the season.
Inside The Box Score
- Walsh led Northwestern on the afternoon, finishing with 13 points (5-11 FGs, 3-4 FTs), one block, and a pair of steals.
- Walsh is now 19 points shy of 1,000 for her collegiate career.
- Williams added nine points (4-10 FGs, 1-3 FTs), five rebounds, and two blocks, while Harter chipped in eight points (2-4 FGs, 2-3 3FGs, 2-2 FTs) and collected three rebounds.
- Northwestern bottled up Harmoni Turner, who came into the day averaging just shy of 24 points per game, holding the dynamic guard to only eight points (2-14 FGs, 1-6 3FGs, 3-3 FTs).
- Elena Rodriguez paced Harvard with a game-high 17 points (7-11 FGs, 2-5 3FGs, 1-2 FTs).
- The Crimson finished the day with a 46-26 rebounding edge and owned a 19-4 advantage in second-chance points.
Up Next
Northwestern hits the road for the first time in the 2024-25 season when it makes the short trip south down Sheridan Road to matchup with Loyola Chicago on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m. inside Gentile Arena.
Team Stats
HU
NU
FG%
.381
.354
3FG%
.345
.286
FT%
.810
.800
RB
46
26
TO
13
18
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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