Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, January 19
Evanston, IL
2 p.m.
Northwestern
16-2,6-1Big Ten
85
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59
Penn State
7-11,1-6Big Ten
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Penn St.
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Scheid Leads 'Cats Over Penn State, 85-59
1/19/2020 4:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. - Backed by a career day from senior Abi Scheid, the Wildcats took home a dominant 85-59 win over Penn State on Sunday afternoon at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
The victory improves the 'Cats to 16-2 on the season and 6-1 in conference play. They remain tied with Iowa atop the Big Ten.
Scheid led the team with 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting and a career high six three-pointers. Included in the total was her 1000th career point, made on her first shot of the game. She becomes the second active player to reach the milestone, joining junior Lindsey Pulliam.
The 'Cats put together one of their best offensive games of the year. Their 85 points were a new season high, and their 51% shooting ranks second this season. Joining Scheid in double-digits were senior Abbie Wolf, with 14, and Pulliam, with 21. Pulliam has now logged 14 straight games in double-digit points.
Sophomore Veronica Burton continued her impressive performance, too, tying a new career-high with nine assists along with six points.
The 'Cats' defense, as always, was impressive. The 'Cats held the Lady Lions to 33% shooting (20-61) and forced 18 turnovers. Sophomore Veronica Burton added three steals to maintain her conference lead, and senior Abbie Wood tallied three blocks to lead the team.
Northwestern will now head to East Lansing to take on Michigan State on Thursday at 5:30 C.T.
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The victory improves the 'Cats to 16-2 on the season and 6-1 in conference play. They remain tied with Iowa atop the Big Ten.
Scheid led the team with 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting and a career high six three-pointers. Included in the total was her 1000th career point, made on her first shot of the game. She becomes the second active player to reach the milestone, joining junior Lindsey Pulliam.
The 'Cats put together one of their best offensive games of the year. Their 85 points were a new season high, and their 51% shooting ranks second this season. Joining Scheid in double-digits were senior Abbie Wolf, with 14, and Pulliam, with 21. Pulliam has now logged 14 straight games in double-digit points.
Sophomore Veronica Burton continued her impressive performance, too, tying a new career-high with nine assists along with six points.
The 'Cats' defense, as always, was impressive. The 'Cats held the Lady Lions to 33% shooting (20-61) and forced 18 turnovers. Sophomore Veronica Burton added three steals to maintain her conference lead, and senior Abbie Wood tallied three blocks to lead the team.
Northwestern will now head to East Lansing to take on Michigan State on Thursday at 5:30 C.T.
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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
PSU
NU
FG%
.328
.508
3FG%
.308
.421
FT%
.833
.542
RB
37
37
TO
18
8
STL
3
8
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
6
FTM
2
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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