Feb. 4, 2011
Northwestern (15-8, 4-6) at Ohio State (13-8, 4-5)
Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011
Value City Arena (19,049)
Columbus, Ohio 4 p.m. CT
TV: Big Ten Network (Dan Kelly, pbp and Katie Smith, color)
Audio: WNUR 89.3 FM (Eric Mayo and Cody Dunlap)
Gametracker: Buckeyesports.com
In-game Twitter updates: @NU_SportsLIVE
Northwestern Game Notes (PDF)
EVANSTON, Ill.-- Northwestern travels to Columbus for a 4 p.m. CT tussle with Ohio State Sunday afternoon at Value City Arena. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network with Dan Kelly and Katie Smith on the call.
The Wildcats will look to build on the momentum a thrilling 80-79 victory over Illinois Thursday evening. The win completes a regular-season sweep of the Illini, and guaranteed back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since the 1995-96 and 1996-97 campaigns.
Recapping Illinois
Each time two in-state rivals get together, a heated battle is sure to ensue and Thursday's game was no exception. In a back-and-forth affair that saw the lead change hands 15 times, Northwestern senior Amy Jaeschke banked in a fallaway jumper with 1.4 seconds remaining to give NU a thrilling 80-79 victory over Illinois in Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Last Time Against Ohio State...
Senior Amy Jaeschke turned in a workmanlike 15-point, 12-rebound performance to spearhead a 64-53 triumph over No. 24 Ohio State at Welsh-Ryan Arena, knocking off the Buckeyes for the first time since 1999. Brittany Orban contributed 13 points and nine rebounds while Kendall Hackney chipped in 11 points. It was Northwestern's first defeat of a ranked opponent since Nov. 24, 2009, when it upset then-No. 15 DePaul, 59-55.
Balanced Attack Keys Victory
Every Wildcat who stepped on the floor Thursday against Illinois found the scoring column, led by Amy Jaeschke with 22 points. Beth Marshall added 16 points while Kendall Hackney chipped in 13. Brittany Orban added nine points.
Jaeschke Cracks NCAA Division I Career Blocks List
Amy Jaeschke recorded her 336th block against Wisconsin Sunday, placing her name on the NCAA Division I career blocks list. Jaeschke currently ranks fifth in the nation with 3.8 blocks per outing and has 339 career blocks, which ranks 23rd on the prestigious list.
Jaeschke Moves Into Third On NU's All-Time Scoring List
Senior Amy Jaeschke's 12th point against Illinois Thursday night scooted her into third on Northwestern's all-time scoring list with 1,777 points. She currently has 1,786 points and needs 11 points to surpass Michele Ratay and move into second place.
Jaeschke Added to State Farm Wade Watch List
Senior Amy Jaeschke was added to the 2010-11 State Farm Wade Watch Trophy Watch List, it was announced Wednesday. Jaeschke joins six other women's basketball players who were added to the preseason list of 25. The award goes to the nation's most outstanding NCAA Division I women's basketball player, one who not only excels athletically but also serves as a positive role model both on and off the court.
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