Northwestern women’s basketball ends a six-game losing streak with a dominant 72-61 victory over Rutgers, led by Caileigh Wash and Melannie Daley.

The Big Picture

The Wildcats secured a much-needed win to close out the season on a high note despite a challenging year.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern defeated Rutgers 72-61.
  • Caileigh Wash and Melannie Daley scored 22 and 20 points, respectively.
State of Play
  • Northwestern displayed strong shooting, with 66.7% from three-point range and 50% from the field in the first half.
  • Key players like Caroline Lau, Caileigh Wash, and Melannie Daley dominated, scoring a significant portion of the team's points.
  • Rutgers fought hard but couldn't overcome Northwestern's lead, leading to a 72-61 victory for the Wildcats.
Bottom Line

Northwestern women’s basketball bounces back with a crucial win over Rutgers, setting a positive tone as they head into the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 13 seed.